Why everywere in the world they build homes with concrete, cement, etc. but not in USA?
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Many municipalities, towns and cities have banned frame structures due to fire hazards. Frane structure are more prone to fire spread than masonary structures. This is especially in high density population areas where buildings have less than 1.2 meters (4 feet) between them.
If there is a fire in one structure in a block, it is easier to contain it by keeping water trained on the rooves of the adjoining/neighbouring structures. It can take fire 2 to 3 hours to penetrate a solid masonary wall, but only minutes to penetrate a frame wall.
Most areas that do not permit frame structures also insist that windows and doors are not directly opposite each other in adjacent structures. This is to prevent fire from jumping from one structure to the next though these openings.
Example: After the great fire in London England, a decree was made to prevent frame structures in the City of London. The fire spread quickly from structure to structure because most of them were frame.
Many of the areas get earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes, more chances to get out alive if the structure is not so heavy.
Good question. I don't know the answer but really good question. I noticed that myself too.
Cement is expensive. We have other materials that we use as well.
It looks too industrial. I want my home to look homey.
They Build them with Wood in Sweden. Finland, Norway,
U.S.A. is very popular place to use Stucco. Close cousin to Concrete.
Other world areas dont have the resources that we do in the US.
First: Wood is an abundant, strong, building material. In many cases it is preferable to masonry. It can flex, bow, and bend in winds, and earthquakes. Masonry is brittle, and can not.
Second: Wood has been used as a building material for the ages. I once lived in a wood building in Germany, that was 1300 years old. They last.
In California, homes are usually built out of wood because it's more flexible than cement/brick/etc. -- especially during earthquakes. However, in parts of the U.S. like back east, homes are made from brick. It all depends on what part of the U.S. you're talking about.
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