Reply #15: I remember my dad watching the builders like a hawk when we built our home in the 1970's

[JCMach1]

He finished out the insides himself and with the help of friends.

I can still see him checking everything with the level and calling them on it when they cut corners.

So yeah, it was bad even 30 years ago in Florida. It doesn't shock me at all.

Water and moisture are a home's enemies in Florida. If you don't get that right, you might as well give in. OR, build with concrete block.