[jimbo2012]

But what about the wood inside the house?

The roof is all wood?

They can find a crack in the concrete/stucco and make a trail to the wood don't you agree?

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

But what about the wood inside the house?

The roof is all wood?

They can find a crack in the concrete/stucco and make a trail to the wood don't you agree?

Indeed they can! I have a stucco/concrete home in Boynton Beach with a framed roof as do all the homes in my neighborhood. Each year I have my home inspected and treated for termites. My neighbor across the street was infested with them as was one other house around the corner. They had to be tented for treatment which was very expensive, and then inspected for damage. So I fully intend to get that important service each and every year in TV as well!

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by 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.

Here we go again. The implied image or suggestion that some cannot afford a Stucco! Poor people you had to settle for a frame home. Ohhh my you built a Frame! So sorry for you!

Sorry don't cut it! Termites do not discriminate on getting into a attic or interior WOOD WALLS that are in both constructions.

A Tornado or Hurricane of Flood does not have Google Weather and as it strikes. Oh Gee its a Block Home they get bypassed?

Different people have different taste and gosh it boils down to just that. As my friends Carm and Pat they just wanted the look. I am Happy for them.

I have a Dear friend almost a brother in TV who built a Block home. I am concerned for him. His Wooden Roof Trusses in less than 8 months have sagged causing his ceiling to distort crack and move down. TV came out and repaired the ceiling only to immediately have it move again.

He has paid to consulted with a truss engineer as to the strength and construction of his roof. The entire roof might have to come off and some interior walls rebuilt stronger?

And Geeee Golly Wizz. It's a Block Stucco Home.

[CarGuys]

Good Advise on Termites.

I think Some have quoted before. The termite protection is a service and a insurance policy.

[Carmpat]

Herv, When we were there in May we knew of the damaged celiling but we didn't know it happened again. On my that is not good to hear. I haven't talked to them in a couple of weeks as we have been busy trying to get the rest of our things packed up. We have two more weeks before we are out of NJ. We will definetely sign up with a termite service. I have learned allot by reading all of your posts. Thanks for the kind words too. Patti & Carmen

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Carmpat

Herv, When we were there in May we knew of the damaged celiling but we didn't know it happened again. On my that is not good to hear. I haven't talked to them in a couple of weeks as we have been busy trying to get the rest of our things packed up. We have two more weeks before we are out of NJ. We will definetely sign up with a termite service. I have learned allot by reading all of your posts. Thanks for the kind words too. Patti & Carmen

I think Ceiling repair and revision # two is holding on the home! GOOD news, Can't wait till were all together down there soon. And I am Soooooooooo Jealous but Soooooo happy that your home is able to be pre wired for surround sound! That is wonderful news.

I begged the design team to do that in our December home construction. Maybe my whinning and others had them listen. Now I am at the Mercy of Galaxy Communications or ( HELP ) any other surround sound contractor viewing

Safe trip and congrats on your new home. Excited for you!

[Markam]

I think some home designs just look better in stucco and others lend themselves to vinyl. Personally, I like the look of stucco and I think it generally carries a bit of a perceived quality advantage. After all, I don't believe there are any Premier level homes with vinyl siding, are there?

[Carmpat]

Herv, Yes we can't wait to see you guys again but it is going to so hot when we arrive. We really wanted to move in the fall but wasn't sure The Villages would still be offering the 4% incentive at that time. The rest of this week NJ will be having a heat wave over 95 degrees and up to 105 degrees. This way by the time we arrive we would have experience the hot humid weather.

Carmen wants to talk to you when you get here in July too about epoxy sealing the garage floor. We were told we should wait up to 28 days before having this done.

I don't think there are premier homes with the vinyl siding either. I do like Carguys choice of Mastic Premiumn siding he chosed. When you want to finest quality, there simply isn't a better choice versus the old vinyl siding. For the look and feel of wood without the maintenance.

Patti