[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

That's simply ridiculous. "They" may do it, but they are idiots.

You can't simply "cut the concrete out" and change a window to a door. I guess you could physically do it, but your house may fall down.

Depends on how you do it (I'm an engineer). In this case we're only cutting the concrete out below the window, so it doesn't affect structural integrity. We already have double width windows, so plenty wide enough, and support beam is already installed above the window. It's a fairly easy install.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Interesting but not used on The Villages.

https://youtu.be/6dCUekKv-SI

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Don......I watched the end of your video of the area for the walking path that leads to Lake Miona rec center. It looks just lovely. Most of the path will be shaded under the huge Live Oak trees which makes it so nice. I'm looking forward to walking this path in the cooler months. It is going to be glorious.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Is this construction with pre-cast concrete walls less expensive than the conventional type of construction?

Incremental cost should be lower but since they made major investments in the factory and specialized equipment, payback to break even on the investment may take some time.

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

Cable company didn't have any problems drilling a hole through our precast concrete wall in our CYV...

Seems like the OP doesn't know about the widespread use of concrete saws and hammer drills.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by PoolBrews

Depends on how you do it (I'm an engineer). It's a fairly easy install.

We cut out doors and windows in precast tilt warehouse walls.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

No! Precast home is stronger than a stick or CB construction. Quieter and my energy bills seem lower

I have CB (cinder block) construction home. They core fill the blocks at predetermined intervals. A long time ago I used to work for a cement mason and when we built a cinderblock basement we would core fill every fifth block. A cinder block constructed house that is core filled would be extremely strong. This is the standard used in every home in Southwest Florida. As you see after the last major hurricane the homes that were built using cinderblock core filled construction are for the most part all still standing.
When the new cast wall homes came out I asked my agent why they went to concrete panels and she said it was a cost saving measure. It does take quite a skilled labor force to build a concrete block home.

[Babubhat]

Does this void your home warranty?

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

I have CB (cinder block) construction home. They core fill the blocks at predetermined intervals. A long time ago I used to work for a cement mason and when we built a cinderblock basement we would core fill every fifth block. A cinder block constructed house that is core filled would be extremely strong. This is the standard used in every home in Southwest Florida. As you see after the last major hurricane the homes that were built using cinderblock core filled construction are for the most part all still standing.
When the new cast wall homes came out I asked my agent why they went to concrete panels and she said it was a cost saving measure. It does take quite a skilled labor force to build a concrete block home.

I seriously doubt you have a home built from "cinder block" .. at least not if it was built in the last 50 years. You likely have a home built with CMU walls. A different animal, that typical has steel reinforcement built into the block.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by babubhat

does this void your home warranty?

nothing to void . Same warranty as any other previously built new home

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I seriously doubt you have a home built from "cinder block" .. at least not if it was built in the last 50 years. You likely have a home built with CMU walls. A different animal, that typical has steel reinforcement built into the block.

Same thing ony different, no steel in the block.


What is the difference between a “cinder block” and a “concrete block”? - NCMA

"There are many, many opinions and theories that have been proposed through the years (and continue to circulate) that attempt to explain the difference between a “concrete block” and “cinder block”. The reality, however, is that these masonry units are essentially the same product produced with the same three basic constituent materials: water, cement, and aggregate."

[skippy05]

As long as you get the perimeter ground treated for the cement-eating termites, I think you'll be ok.