I've often wondered the very same thing. Of course it's always about the money and by building with wood, there is almost a constant need for more wood to repair, add on or whatever. Brick homes make soooooo much more sense and I truly wish we would start doing that.
I've often wondered the very same thing. Of course it's always about the money and by building with wood, there is almost a constant need for more wood to repair, add on or whatever. Brick homes make soooooo much more sense and I truly wish we would start doing that.
Planned obsolescence.
Same thing with 'roofing'. It's a racket.
Humans know how to build durable roofs. American builders CHOOSE not to.
You are 100% correct - planned obsolescence.