Stucco versus Frame

Carmpat · 02-01-2012, 05:01 PM

Hello,

I was talking to a friend of mine who lives in AZ and I was telling her I cannot make up my mind whether to purchase a stucco or frame house. She said if I were to get stucco in 4 to 5 yrs, we would have to repaint it? Has that happened to anyone else living in The Villages? I do realize that AZ does get wind storms so that could be the reason.

We have vinyl siding on our current home. On one side of the house due to the lack of sun mold grows up the side. We ususally powerwash our home about twice a year. Do folks in The Villages also have that problem?

Thanks.

Patti

l2ridehd · 02-01-2012, 05:04 PM

Stucco requires painting every 5 to 7 years in Florida. As with every chose there are pro's and con's between vinyl and stucco. I have both and really the most important consideration is location. So buy the right location and accept either as they are both fine.

Happinow · 02-01-2012, 05:18 PM

We are purchasing block/Stucco because we feel in high winds and storms it will be more sturdy. Don't forget Florida does get some nasty weather. Safety is our #1 concern so wood frame is not an option for us, paint or no paint. I'm sure everyone has a reason they bought their home either block or wood. We'd like a poured frame (sturdier than block) but told they don't do that with any of the designer models anymore. Which ever one works best for you.

aljetmet · 02-01-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Happinow

We are purchasing block/Stucco because we feel in high winds and storms it will be more sturdy. Don't forget Florida does get some nasty weather. Safety is our #1 concern so wood frame is not an option for us, paint or no paint. I'm sure everyone has a reason they bought their home either block or wood. We'd like a poured frame (sturdier than block) but told they don't do that with any of the designer models anymore. Which ever one works best for you.

02-01-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Happinow

We are purchasing block/Stucco because we feel in high winds and storms it will be more sturdy. Don't forget Florida does get some nasty weather. Safety is our #1 concern so wood frame is not an option for us, paint or no paint. I'm sure everyone has a reason they bought their home either block or wood. We'd like a poured frame (sturdier than block) but told they don't do that with any of the designer models anymore. Which ever one works best for you.

I have seen 2 houses in last 4 months that I believe are designer that have had poured frame. I would check on that. I saw them in ST James on Edenville Path

Bill-n-Brillo · 02-01-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Happinow

.......We'd like a poured frame (sturdier than block) but told they don't do that with any of the designer models anymore. .....

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Originally Posted by nkrifats

I have seen 2 houses in last 4 months that I believe are designer that have had poured frame. I would check on that. I saw them in ST James on Edenville Path

The Allamanda is the only Designer model I'm aware of that is poured wall construction. Still listed on TV's web page for Designer homes. See page 2:

http://www.thevillages.com/homes/new...lamanda-FP.pdf

Both stick-built and CBS constructed homes in TV meet all current code requirements, including wind. Buy which ever type you prefer!

Bill

wendyquat · 02-01-2012, 06:31 PM

We bought poured wall/ stucco just because we liked it. After 4 months we are very happy with utility bills!

kathyzapp · 02-01-2012, 07:03 PM

We have an Allamanda. When we picked this model last summer we were told it is the only designer which is poured concrete. Our neighbor just had a Cedar built and it is poured concrete.

Applepie · 02-01-2012, 07:28 PM

Tomorrow ( Feb.2) marks the 5th anniversary of the horrible tornado that struck The Villages during the night. It didn't really
matter whether you had a stucco or frame house. Both types suffered servere damages. The windows were blown out and the roofs were gone.

downeaster · 02-01-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Applepie

Tomorrow ( Feb.2) marks the 5th anniversary of the horrible tornado that struck The Villages during the night. It didn't really
matter whether you had a stucco or frame house. Both types suffered servere damages. The windows were blown out and the roofs were gone.

I am glad you mentioned this, Applepie. I saw the damage and the tornado wasn't concerned if it was block or frame. It even blew down concrete block walls around CYV's. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security because you live in a block home.

Happinow · 02-01-2012, 08:45 PM

Good point...

OpusX1 · 02-01-2012, 09:46 PM

We picked CBS because we feel it is quieter and because it looks like a Florida house.

Carmpat · 02-02-2012, 03:52 PM

I would still like to know if folks in The Villages who live in a frame house has problems with mold growing on the sides of the house due to lack of sun?

Didn't I just read about a house fire in a stucco? I guess it could happen to the frame or the stucco.

Thanks.

Patti

Graytop · 02-02-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmpat

I would still like to know if folks in The Villages who live in a frame house has problems with mold growing on the sides of the house due to lack of sun?

Didn't I just read about a house fire in a stucco? I guess it could happen to the frame or the stucco.

Thanks.

Patti

Hi Patti,

To answer your question about mold,...yes,...it does grow on homes here too. On my home it grows on the north side,...no worries, we have the house powerwashed with TSP and a little bleach at least once a year and it takes care of it.

Carmpat · 02-02-2012, 04:17 PM

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.

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