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I've heard a similar thing about what people who build houses on the Oregon coast think about the way people build houses further inland (or who move from inlan
by elihu 6y ago
I've heard a similar thing about what people who build houses on the Oregon coast think about the way people build houses further inland (or who move from inland and try to build on the coast).
The coast gets more rain and stronger wind, so it's better if you think of it not as building a house but rather building a submarine. That's what I've heard, anyways.
I also don't understand what the deal is with uncovered wooden decks in places that get significant rain. It seems like taunting nature to wreck your stuff.
- mindslight 6y agoI think decks are DIY magnets, so people may be expending more effort than sense - Decks tie into the house in a single place, and you can build as much of a foundation as you'd like. They require no special tools, and the wind ties effectively work as jigs that guide you through joining wood. You can demo and build a new one, without impinging on your living situation. All of the work is outside. If it falls apart, there is no pressing need to replace it.