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Old 02-01-2012, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Happinow View Post
.......We'd like a poured frame (sturdier than block) but told they don't do that with any of the designer models anymore. .....
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I have seen 2 houses in last 4 months that I believe are designer that have had poured frame. I would check on that. I saw them in ST James on Edenville Path
The Allamanda is the only Designer model I'm aware of that is poured wall construction. Still listed on TV's web page for Designer homes. See page 2:

http://www.thevillages.com/homes/new...lamanda-FP.pdf

Both stick-built and CBS constructed homes in TV meet all current code requirements, including wind. Buy which ever type you prefer!

Bill