Why is wood used for house construction in USA? Why concrete/Bricks are not entirely used?
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Primarily a matter of cost. Lots of renewable trees makes for lower costs of materials and construction.
However, cost is not always the driver. In Florida, were I live, the vast majority of homes are made out of cement blocks and brick these days. This is, of course, because they withstand Hurricane force winds much better than wood.
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Because wood is alot cheaper, bricks and rocks are very
expensive.
In most of the older homes in the US many were made from wood. But many were made from wood/brick combination. You'll find most newer homes are being built with brick and only the overhang will be wood. As well as the wood under the roofing material.
In some other areas of the US many homes are made out of stucco or believe it or not, thick mud blocks covered then in stucco.
Wood can still be used to decorate a home easily. It depends on the style and neighborhoods, etc.
Where I am, construction is still predominantly wood.
It's cheaper, easier to work with, and quicker to assemble.
In California wood is preferrable because it is more resilient in an earthquake.
Brick and concrete structures are more "brittle" and generally need additional bracing and re-bar to prevent collapse when The Big One hits.
because people love to get that FEMA check when hurricanes and tornados blow their house over. Seriously i aagree with you 100 % especially where these type of disasters occur wood should be outlawed as a building material. The designs and technology exist to make a hurricane and tornado proof house. thanks for raising the question
The roof and sides of the walls need wood frames.How else would you be able to have a frame to put the bricks around?
Wood is cheaper and easier to build with (more forgiving). Most homes are still a wood skeleton with a brick "skin" exterior.
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