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The Villages homes are not very energy efficient by today's insulating technology
They are designed for optimum profit good looking low cost construction
The insulating R value is 11 at best for 2x4 construction for stick built. The stucco homes have blue board insulation of R9 and they figure another R2 for the block.Yes R23 in the attic what good does really do when 4 walls are exposed to the Florida sun
My home is block and at time of construction I asked to have my blocks filled with insulation would gladly pay the extra cost answer was No.
I said I'll even do it myself again No.
Given the fact the duct work is in the attic the home is greatly affected by the days heating and cooling at night you can notice an average of 6 degree temp variation from day to night .
I wonder if any Villagers have had their block home filled with insulation after the fact?