New Construction in Richmond
 

Nothing demonstrates quality like a fiberglass bathtub! :>)

Three bathrooms, zero tubs. But we built in the aged Richmond 2/2022.

You would rather sit in a cold steel one? What is your preference?

Villages "cheaping" out. I see in a lot of the models things changing to less expensive items or doing away with so much more.

Steel, anyday. I hate, hate, hate plastic/fiberglass tubs. A steel tub will heat when the hot water is added and holds it heat much longer than the cheapie tubs which many crack or break. If you're buying a resale, do an extreme examination of the cheapie tub if included. You can't always see those cracks easily.

2009 steel tub
2010 fiberglass tub and fiberglass shower master
2012 fiberglass tub and fiberglass shower master
2022 ceramic tile all three walk-in showers

And pre 2009 it was the fiberglass jacuzzi tub with turbo jetts (non heart shaped, LOL).

Yep, The Villages has been cutting costs and corners for many years.

OP joined in 2021 may not have the wealth of knowledge that seasoned posters, about how TV has progressed. Starting in the 70s with trailers, then modular, finally stick built, that is definitely an upgrade for tropical storms and tale end of hurricane weather.

However unless one is buying or building in exclusive areas, building has greatly changed on products and materials. My dad started building houses in the 50s, remember when there was cove ceilings and plaster walls. I wonder if any of the older sections in TV have those qualities?

Is it different in other communities?

its about the comment that fiberglass is cheaping out on house construction implies that steel tubs are standard is a very large leap.

now if the OP had stated: "tile vs fiberglass showers or tub walls", then I would whole heartedly agree. but that is not what was posted.

oh, and housing is an asset, but not an investment, housing is just shelter costs.

Yes.

All of our many homes were assets and were not just shelter costs, along with providing quality features to enjoy. It's difficult not to enjoy a profit when selling one's home unless a manure pit for 200 cattle goes up next door after you bought.

Oh no, now you've done it. Here comes the cut and paste of internet articles saying homes are not investments.

Which ones?