Texas Winds Versus Newly Constructed Homes

Earlier this week, we had some of the most intense wind here in North Texas we've had in recent memory. It blew so hard, doors flew off buildings in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas. But the buildings themselves did not budge an inch. Most of those buildings were constructed over a hundred years ago, yet they still stand tall. Unlike the newly constructed homes in the videos at the bottom of this article.

As development surges across the state, builders are racing to keep up with demand, erecting homes in record time. Many who have bought a newly constructed home in the past decade have complained about how cheaply they are made these days. For instance, most new home builds do not use plywood anymore. They use a substitute which is basically pressed cardboard, which is why your home now looks like this after high winds:

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Some homeowners say their brand-new houses feel like they were built for calm weather and not for the unpredictable forces that sweep through the region.

The concern isn’t unfounded. Texas is home to some of the strongest winds in the country, especially in the Panhandle and along the Gulf Coast. Experts say modern construction methods can improve efficiency and affordability but may not always prioritize wind resistance. While building codes require homes to withstand certain wind speeds, those standards don’t always match the reality of Texas weather.

Check out the video below:

@chloesellsdfw The wind yesterday wasn’t a joke! #dfw #newconstruction #dfwhomes #fortworth #texashomes #newconstructionhome ♬ Oh No - Kreepa

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