[Graytop]

Originally Posted by Carmpat

Thank you Graytop. So I guess it doesn't matter which one I pick. You should see my development every house has mold on it. You would think living in Florida with the sun shining as bright as can be this wouldn't happen but it does. I still have more time to think about this. I will let hubby know.

The north side of my home doesn't get much sun,...I think the "green stuff" is fairly common....

[tsew22]

The Allamanda and the Cedar are both designers, with poured concrete.
We have the Alamanda, the Cedar was not available when we purchased.
The Cedar is a little larger, and has a lay out like the Wispering Pine.
Hope this helps, and good luck with whatever home you build.

[graciegirl]

The story of the three little pigs has made a major impact on all of our lives.

I knew it would. I was a kindergarten teacher. Early Education is more important than college!

[sandybill2]

We chose block/stucco---when we thought of Florida that is the type home we always invisioned. If I remember correctly, our homeowners was a little cheaper because we bought this type of home. We just had our house painted---we bought in -07--it was built in 04. Wasn't' as expensive as we thought to have it painted and it looks brand-new again. Good luck with your decision. -

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by sandybill2

We chose block/stucco---when we thought of Florida that is the type home we always invisioned. If I remember correctly, our homeowners was a little cheaper because we bought this type of home. We just had our house painted---we bought in -07--it was built in 04. Wasn't' as expensive as we thought to have it painted and it looks brand-new again. Good luck with your decision. -

I am thinking of a block/stucco home also but was worried about painting it every several years. May I ask you about how much it was to get painted , and the name of the contractor you used ,for future reference? thank you.

[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by tommy steam

I am thinking of a block/stucco home also but was worried about painting it every several years. May I ask you about how much it was to get painted , and the name of the contractor you used ,for future reference? thank you.

Tommy, I have this figured out for you. The money you save in home insurance will more than pay for painting your house probably every three years...

[wendyquat]

We are in a concrete/ stucco cyv built in 2006. Paint still looks fine to me!

[Figment]

We're only here a short time, Aug. 2011, and the insurance agent said with the stucco and hip roof in a CYV the insurance was less. Seems like the stucco keeps the temp in the house more steady.

[Carmpat]

We went with the Iris and it is in the process of being built right now. We can't wait to move in around the second week of July. Thanks everyone for your input.

Patti

[CarGuys]

You have the same roof support in a frame or a block home. Both secured and built to Florida code.
http://www.icihomes.com/blog/2010/03...ed-wood-frame/

[CarGuys]

NO! In a modern insulated home ,Stucco does not keep the temp more steady? Go Gosh lets let them old wife's tales please end. It comes down to taste and what someone can feel comfortable with.

http://www.icihomes.com/blog/2010/03...ed-wood-frame/

[Carmpat]

Herv, while that is true about the inside structure we decided on the stucco for a change instead of looking a frame house as we have lived in this type of home for the past 35 yrs. Patti

[hdh1470]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

NO! In a modern insulated home ,Stucco does not keep the temp more steady? Go Gosh lets let them old wife's tales please end. It comes down to taste and what someone can feel comfortable with.

Concrete Block vs Engineered Wood Frame

Great link.I have always known that frame was more energy efficient.But some
here will say its not true.

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by hdh1470

Great link.I have always known that frame was more energy efficient.But some
here will say its not true.

For me personally, I love the look of siding....all the block homes look the same imho.

[Sable99]

Mom and I closed on our home on May 4th. After going back and forth many times between vinyl and stucco, I decided on an Iris which is stucco.

Part of my decision was on the advise of a friend. Her late husband was a Florida home inspector and they both did a lot of work for Habitat for Humanity. He always advised people to go stucco, if they could afford it, because of termites -- even in TV. He said no matter how well you maintained your home or how clean you kept you can't depend on your neighbors.