[pm10]

We're thinking of going with a CY Villa, and are interested in your thoughts: Pros/Cons of Siding or Stucco....
Marcia

Hi Marcia, try the link below or simply go to the search button and type in siding vs block or similar type words. Good luck, JohnnyM


https://www.talkofthevillages.com/sm...ic,1517.0.html

[Just Susan]

Hi Marcia,
There was a discussion about your topic in November last year...November 21, 2007, 04:25:36 PM If you look at the top of this page or any other you will see a horizontal list of choices...ie, Home Forum Chat..choose Search type in what you want to find and you will have your info. ;D Susan

JohnM
Contributor


Concrete Block/Stucco (CBS) vs. Frame/Vinyl Siding

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In reviewing the archives on this subject I note the following pros and cons:

Concrete Block/Stucco:
- more expensive
+ probably better in a hurricane (although built to same standards as frame)
- more maintenance - paint every 5-7 years
- only available on more expensive Designer/Premier homes
+ "Florida look"
+ lower insurance
+ less prone to termites but with spraying probably not a factor for either style

Frame/Vinyl Siding
+ probably better insulating value
- may have more damage after a hurricane (although built to same standards as CBS)
+ less expensive
+ less maintenance - power wash - 2-3 times per year
- greater chance of construction problems - vinyl siding, etc.

After considering the above, it comes down to personal prference.

Have I missed anything?

John

[Just Susan]

OMG Johnny you beat me by seconds and we both said the same thing. Only you answered like a guy direct and to the point and me, well I am totally female lots of research and lots of words. ;D

[pm10]

Thanks to you both, Susan and Johnny. I guess I should have done a search first. :redface: Not much hasn't been covered here, before.

You are welcome Marcia, and thanks Susan for helping too!

[Just Susan]

Anytime Marcia....and he beats me again :'( ;D

Sorry Susan...

[Russ_Boston]

One correction in the research - There are villas that are available in CBS as well.

[ConeyIsBabe]

As a survivor of Hurricane Andrew August 23, 1992, I wouldn't live in any house in Florida if it wasn't CBS ;D

P.S. I've never experienced a tornado, but if one came to visit...... I'd feel a whole lot safer in a CBS house around me :