eli5: Are there any benefits if building homes with wood vs brick and cement? 488 viewsMay 5, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K May 5, 2024 0 Comments The US makes homes with wood while the rest of the world uses cement blocks. Are there any added benefits over either? In: Engineering 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 5, 2024 0 Comments Beyond cost, brick houses are inherently fire resistant, and offer much better soundproofing. Wood houses are easier to retrofit/modify utilities in the future (plumbing, wiring, hvac etc) You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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