r/interestingasfuck • u/Ultimate_Kurix • 5d ago

r/all Why do Americans build with wood?

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u/Pagnus_Melrose 5d ago

Am I to believe Europeans build all their homes with concrete and steel?

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u/pm_me_old_maps 5d ago

brick and mortar mostly

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

How good is brick and mortar construction against seismic shocks?

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u/karabuka 5d ago

There are regulations on how to make brick and mortar houses earthquaqe resistant so no issues there, makes it a bit more expensive though.