What are the different types of construction that is typical in Southwest Florida?
A. In many parts of the United States and even in other regions of Florida, it is common to see brick homes built on a wood frame. This is not so common in Southwest Florida, most homes here are stucco on the outside, concrete block on the inside. The reason for this is simple: generally, when a home is built, there is a desire for some type of brick/cement/block involved in the primary framing. This is so the home stands better to wood destroying organisms, strong winds that may come from storms such as hurricanes and tornados, and is more resistant to fire. So, having either a brick home with a wood frame or a stucco home with a concrete block frame is a solid home! What isn’t the best idea is having a stucco home with a wood frame. Stucco and wood, when used together with no bricks/cement/blocks of any kind is a dream come true for wood destroying organisms. It also doesn’t stand as strong in high winds, and during a fire it will burn faster and lose its structurally integrity quick
