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		rocqua on Oct 5, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why are American houses so flimsy and poorly built... I wouldn't be surprised if the cost of shipping brick over large distances were actually enormous. This might be one of those things that is just way better off if produced close to where it is consumed.

PaywallBuster on Oct 6, 2021 [–]

also USA have multiple regions in risk of earthquakes, flooding and hurricanes,

maybe cheaper/wood based constructions is more suited to the local conditions

and even if today moving material around is cheaper than colonial times, regulations move very slowly and could be another factor

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