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Construction Expert Gives Final Word On The Heated USA vs Europe Home Building Debate

For years, one question has fueled a surprisingly heated online debate: Are American homes weaker than European homes because so many US houses use wood framing instead of brick or concrete?

The argument often comes down to a simple assumption, brick feels stronger, so a brick house must be stronger.

To explain this, a construction expert at BAS Renovations has explained why that comparison misses a much bigger part of the picture.

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