Does Construction method matter to you?
 

We see three methods of construction in the Villages. Precast is the newest method, while Block and stucco and Frame and Vinyl have been around awhile. How much emphasis do you place on the construction method when choosing a home? If you love the house and the location would you reject it upon finding out it was not your preferred construction method?

I wouldn't buy a house with vinyl siding. The "stucco" houses are not actually stucco. They have a "cement" finish applied over the concrete structure. I think it is more durable than stucco or vinyl siding.

having lived in Florida for over two decades and having built and living in both concrete block and wood frame houses in Florida, I would not buy a wood frame house. I have no personal experience with the precast but would not hesitate to buy one at this time.

Concrete/stucco for me.

I would prefer precast myself.

Drove past the precast plant yesterday and saw a lot of empty transport trailers. Are they slowing things down a little ?

As I understand better able to withstand a tornado or hurricane than vinyl.

We had a choice when we built (2013) and specified concrete block, we were not interested in stick built, and as I recall there was additional cost for poured concrete construction. We are very happy with our choice.

Concrete block. Nothing else for me

All things being equal, concrete block. That being said, location, privacy, price, and lack of traffic are way more important to us than construction method.

The last home that I built in TN had precast wall sections on the first floor. The were great and much stronger than concrete block not to mention better moisture protection. Quality of workmanship is something different.

Basically the homes in TV are just over priced Track Home.

Precast has many admirable features, however from a home purchaser's perspective it has severely limited building options like no more developer built florida rooms etc

CBS (Concrete Block Stucco) is what we prefer & bought in 2020. Still our preference for not just storm safety reasons but maintenance as well. You hear about those getting their homes washed several times a year. CBS stays clean & free of mildew unlike siding. Only small drawback is to annually inspect around window trim for small cracks, easily fill with a silicon, and paint. Just did that yesterday and good as new.

I don’t know, I see the everyone here saying go concrete but we have our vinyl siding cottage for five years now with no issues. We liked the location and the bigger than most fenced in yard. IMO it’s all personal preference.

If I was to build new I'd go for cement product, either blocks or poured.