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> but have low tensile strength which is probably why they aren't popular in North America) out of curiosity, why do the blocks need to be different in North
by 123pie123 5y ago
> but have low tensile strength which is probably why they aren't popular in North America)
out of curiosity, why do the blocks need to be different in North America?
- throwaway0a5e 5y agoThe person appears to be from Europe. If HN is the bulk of their exposure to mundane topics regarding the US I can see why they'd be unaware that California building codes are not representative of the rest of the nation.
- DaiPlusPlus 5y agoBut not your Texan school textbook regulations…
- throwaway0a5e 5y agoMeh, every state has crap curriculum. They all just skip different chapters of history or science depending on the way the local political winds blow.
- fy20 5y agoTensile strength is equally important when you have strong winds.
- throwaway0a5e 5y agoThe half of Florida that's made out of masonry (typically cinderblock) does just fine.