> The U.S. houses, on the other hand, are stick-frame wooden structures that won't last even the lifespan of the owner. I'm... confused about this. Our house w

> The U.S. houses, on the other hand, are stick-frame wooden structures that won't last even the lifespan of the owner. I'm... confused about this. Our house was built in 1912 making it about 106 years old now. Sure - things have needed to be upgraded - gas lamps to fuses to breaker panel; single pane windows to double hung double pane; coal heating to gas furnace, etc... but the frame is still solid. Nothing is 16 inches on center, hahahaha (hahah :( ), but even the hard wood floors are original. A sanding and a re-stain / poly and their just as good as new.