Poured Solid Concrete Walls vs. Wood-Framed Construction

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When The Big Winds Come – Will Your House Be Left Intact?

Let’s Face It – this is Florida. And sooner or later your home will be hit by some very heavy winds. You want the peace of mind knowing that your house won’t be damaged or destroyed by the first big storm that comes along.

Some builders in the area have turned to wood-frame construction in order to cut costs. This is literally a disaster waiting to happen. At AFHI – we take home construction seriously – very seriously.

All our homes are built using six-inch thick poured concrete steel reinforced walls. This type of quality construction is your best insurance against weather damage. Any storm violent enough to damage one of our houses would be leaving precious little left in its wake.

Carefully consider these important facts about poured concrete construction before buying your next home.  

Poured Concrete Walls:

·        Adds Solid Value To Your Home -  When the time comes to sell, concrete construction increases a home’s re-sale value. It’s much more appealing to buyers than wood-framed or even concrete block construction. Greater selling appeal means a quicker closing and more money in your pocket.

·        Provides Protection From Termites and other pests that are prone to infesting wood-framed houses. Termites thrive in hot, humid climates – the very climate found in Florida. Termite insurance usually costs less for concrete homes, saving you money. 

·        Energy Efficient  - Cutting your energy bills is literally money in the bank. Especially now when energy costs are expected to soar above last years levels, it makes good economic sense to go with quality concrete construction.

·        No More Dry Rot - Wood framed houses with dry rot means costly repair bills. This can’t happen with our poured concrete walls. No dry rot means no unexpected and unwanted expenses.

·        Ecologically Friendly - Poured concrete  absorbs heat, evening out temperature swings. Your home stays cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This not only saves energy but cuts your utility bills as well.

·        It’s Quiet!  Solid Concrete walls protect you from exterior noise pollution. With less outside distractions, you’ll get a better nights sleep and enjoy more peace and quiet during the day. 

·        Proven Safer In Hurricanes And Tornadoes.  Debris carried in hurricane-force winds can easily tear right through wood-framed homes. But repairing that damage would be the least of your worries. You have your family’s safety to consider. Don’t risk it on wood framed construction.

Tests have conclusively shown that branches and other debris carried by hurricane-force
winds cause no structural damage to concrete poured walls.    

Note: All AFHI homes are built with poured concrete walls when available, otherwise with concrete block construction.

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