At least with a framed home you can insulate to a higher R Value. These pre fab and block walls have poor exterior insulation values. Framed as with Block or tilt wall have to be as far as Florida code tied structural to earth. So just as safe as other framed is as safe.
I would have no problem with a framed home in The Villages (TV). In fact, as I'd likely be looking for a home in the northern part of TV, it's likely many would be wood-framed anyway (and no Bond!). But I thought the NEW homes were using prefab concrete walls (and before that, cinder-block/stucco) so am surprised ANY new homes would be framed. Still, as you said TV (Central FL) is safer from serious winds (hurricanes)/flooding than the coastal communities are, so my MAIN concern would be termites! -- BR
@@sonofmabarker ...and homes are more affordable in the North as well -- given my "modest" budget (lower now due to current mortgage interest rates remaining stubbornly high) that's a huge plus. As for the future Costco, I'm not a member. :-( But now, back to something WAY more important: Continue researching my future golf-car. ;-) -- BR
Wood frame construction on private homes is the normal here on Long Island but when we did our life style visit we noticed wood frame in the villages not so common majority seems to be concrete but new wood frame vs concrete was a decent amount of money difference with what seem to be around 15-20k concrete being more expensive.The other thought with homeowners insurance is it harder to get coverage for wood frame homes and will the premium be higher?
Do you know if these bird cages get hot in the summer even with tinted glass on the top it looks like a greenhouse for growing plants and I would think that Florida sun would make it very warm or hot inside these birdcages.
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We would have to say no on your frame home question.
I felt like most people would. I know for a fact the value doesn’t stay the same
Why can’t they build more verandas
The low line area, no room for any water to go. I see being more of an issue at some point rather than that timber frame.
No curbing in the residential areas? Really....
Yep, I hate that too. Cheap looking and stands out like a sore thumb.
Agree…It looks so unfinished and I do not understand the reasoning other than saving money
At least with a framed home you can insulate to a higher R Value. These pre fab and block walls have poor exterior insulation values. Framed as with Block or tilt wall have to be as far as Florida code tied structural to earth. So just as safe as other framed is as safe.
I would have no problem with a framed home in The Villages (TV). In fact, as I'd likely be looking for a home in the northern part of TV, it's likely many would be wood-framed anyway (and no Bond!). But I thought the NEW homes were using prefab concrete walls (and before that, cinder-block/stucco) so am surprised ANY new homes would be framed.
Still, as you said TV (Central FL) is safer from serious winds (hurricanes)/flooding than the coastal communities are, so my MAIN concern would be termites!
-- BR
The northern area is very desirable. Easier to get a tee time and has more grown trees too. Not to mention more shopping with Costco coming too.
@@sonofmabarker ...and homes are more affordable in the North as well -- given my "modest" budget (lower now due to current mortgage interest rates remaining stubbornly high) that's a huge plus. As for the future Costco, I'm not a member. :-(
But now, back to something WAY more important: Continue researching my future golf-car. ;-)
-- BR
Wood frame construction on private homes is the normal here on Long Island but when we did our life style visit we noticed wood frame in the villages not so common majority seems to be concrete but new wood frame vs concrete was a decent amount of money difference with what seem to be around 15-20k concrete being more expensive.The other thought with homeowners insurance is it harder to get coverage for wood frame homes and will the premium be higher?
I’m always turned off when I see no concrete gutters in the street. Looks cheap and has a rural feel. My two cents…
Do you know if these bird cages get hot in the summer even with tinted glass on the top it looks like a greenhouse for growing plants and I would think that Florida sun would make it very warm or hot inside these birdcages.
In my opinion, there is too much water on the new courses. No, I would not want to live in a framed house.
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