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The West Coast of the US is prone to earthquakes, and wooden structures survive earthquakes much better than brick structures do. (They're also quite a bit che
by hollerith 8y ago
The West Coast of the US is prone to earthquakes, and wooden structures survive earthquakes much better than brick structures do.
(They're also quite a bit cheaper.)
- rsync 8y agoWood framed buildings are much, much safer in earthquakes and with plywood shear walls can be considered the very safest construction method. Aesthetically, I dislike it because I have a taste for very solid, permanent things, but if you live in California, stud-wall ("stick built") construction with plywood shear walls over them is really the only choice.
- erikpukinskis 8y agoA wood house can be permanent if you get the moisture management system correct.