Perhaps the walls are thinner but the outside dimensions are the same?

3 1/2" thick wood stud vs 8" thick masonry block will yield about 60 SF larger interior space on a 1600 SF home.


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Have owned both. I would not let the type of walls change my decision on a home. Find a home you like in a location you like at a price you like. Both have several pro's and con's but trying to weigh one against the other is not really a worthwhile exercise. Both if built well will outlast all of us. I liked the frame because I do most everything myself and it was much easier to do things. Pressure wash siding myself, add fans, lights, switches, etc myself. So if I had two exact homes side by side, with EVERYTHING else being equal I would probably buy the frame home. But there are so many other factors that influence the buying decision that make this one very minor. Location number 1, 2 and 3, home layout 4, etc. etc. and frame or block is down around number 50 or so.

I read that the frame homes have better wall insulation than the block . Frame has R-11, Block has R-8.

We have CBS and use regular termite services. Our home is insulated perfectly as it is always comfortable in all seasons.

For selecting a home, I agree that the location is primary and then whether you need a full fence of not. We wanted a fence, thus CBS CYV. Couldn't be happier. We love the floor plan, a Woodlawn.

Best of luck.