"From visiting the East coast, I saw that some of the older houses where made from brick."
Only the exterior. Interior is still drywall, so same shitty construction you have experienced.
Yes, this is a MASSIVE shock coming from Europe. House construction in the US is abysmal compared to even POOR european countries, while cost is 10x at least.
And most of the US doesn't even have to deal with earthquakes.
Adding to this. "Roof replacement". If you have a non-wooden roof, you don't need to replace it.
Similar experience with my grandfather's house. Built in 1955 with STONE. No concrete columns; just stone. Flat roof concrete slab.
Superb insulation. Has survived 4 major earthquakes. Still standing. No roof replacement. What's to replace? The concrete? Maybe the terracotta tiles, but only if you want to.
Find an american house from 1955 with its wooden roof still standing... :)
"From visiting the East coast, I saw that some of the older houses where made from brick."
Only the exterior. Interior is still drywall, so same shitty construction you have experienced.
Yes, this is a MASSIVE shock coming from Europe. House construction in the US is abysmal compared to even POOR european countries, while cost is 10x at least.
And most of the US doesn't even have to deal with earthquakes.
Adding to this. "Roof replacement". If you have a non-wooden roof, you don't need to replace it.
But 'roofing' is big business in the US.
Similar experience with my grandfather's house. Built in 1955 with STONE. No concrete columns; just stone. Flat roof concrete slab.
Superb insulation. Has survived 4 major earthquakes. Still standing. No roof replacement. What's to replace? The concrete? Maybe the terracotta tiles, but only if you want to.
Find an american house from 1955 with its wooden roof still standing... :)