Why Are Florida Homes Made of Concrete Block?

We get asked a lot, why are most Florida homes made of concrete block? Is it possible to build with wood framing, like they do up North?
Watch to the end for some bonus information about the FEMA 50% rule, which is unique to hurricane areas like Florida.
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