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To: Metacomet who wrote (139636)	8/6/2008 7:12:27 PM
From: Jim McMannis	Respond to of 306849

I understand "flat" land is a whole lot better than "hilly" too. If you've ever been to The panhandle of Texas you know what no one lives there. g

To: Metacomet who wrote (139636)	8/6/2008 8:22:14 PM
From: Think4Yourself	Respond to of 306849

Constant or high winds make heating/cooling a home very expensive too. Rain will also be driven into the building envelope by wind, leading to rot and a moldy or mildewy smell that can be almost impossible to track down. Most builders make mistakes that cause problems with wind driven rain, which can actually travel UP a vertical surface. It's not that the builders are lazy or cutting corners. Building a home that can handle constant winds well is very challenging and most builders simply aren't up to it.