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[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 1 point 11 months ago (20 children) What is your house made of, if not wood? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 20 child comments replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 20 points 11 months ago (18 children) Brick, cement. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 18 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (7 children) Well known for their insulative properties. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] freebee@sh.itjust.works 16 points 11 months ago Yes, the bricks have holes in them, after building they are filled with air, which insulates. And often for the outer shell 2 walls are built with an "air" wall in between which used to be just air but now is filled with insulation materials. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (5 children) There are many parts of the world where insulation is not a concern at all when building. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 7 points 11 months ago (4 children) Sure but they didn't make reply to a comment thread specifically about insulation... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -10 points 11 months ago (3 children) The comment I replied to was about construction in general and had nothing to do with insulation. Try to keep up permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 child) Sounds like you're the one not keeping up. Make a random reply out of context with the thread and then be a dick about it when someone points it out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 0 points 10 months ago You may want to reread this thread, you are the one who decided to ignore half of what was going on permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zephorah@discuss.online -3 points 11 months ago (9 children) Even a brick house has wood in the walls, roof, and joists. There is the old, classic cinder block home, as laid out in a vintage Popular Mechanics publication. You can find it on the Internet Archive & the other archive. Slabs are generally not great, for repairs. I prefer a basement, but you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 11 points 11 months ago (2 children) Even a brick house has wood in the walls, roof, and joists. No, no it doesn't. Or at at it doesn't have to. Wood is definitely not standard building material in all countries. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 11 months ago (1 child) My familiarity is only via YouTube, wherein handy, woodworker types in Norway, England, and such fix their own houses. Did watch a guy use a steel I beam to fix his upstairs floor sag in a 200? year old house. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago Can't speak for England, but Norway does use quite a bit of wood in construction. It really depends on the country and their habits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Damage@feddit.it 1 point 11 months ago Very US-centric view permalink fedilink source parent [–] hOrni@lemmy.world -5 points 11 months ago (4 children) No, it doesn't. Roof? Sometimes. Anywhere else? No. Wooden walls? Like a fucking tree house XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 months ago* (3 children) Wow, you sure are confidently incorrect. There’s paneling, wainscoting, and shiplap to name a few appliqués. Some people even build false walls to install pipes, cables, or extra insulation. It also helps with hanging things like TV’s or family photos. Not like a fucking tree house XD. Additionally, some old brick buildings you can’t modify due to historic building codes so the only way to “modify” the structure is to build around it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Damage@feddit.it 6 points 11 months ago Yeah, people even have furniture made out of wood! Incredible. Not really what people mean when they talk about what a house is made of. Otherwise you'll have to add in a bunch of plastic and textiles as well. permalink fedilink source parent [+] hOrni@lemmy.world -6 points 11 months ago (1 child) "I'll build this wall out of fuel, so it'll be easier to hang a picture" XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago Doubling down on your own lack of knowledge is certainly a choice. What are your thoughts on millenniums old Japanese and Chinese wooden architecture? Let me guess “hur dur hurr I am funny”. It’s not dry tinder, it’s pressure and chemical treated lumber that’s extremely fire resistant but not fire proof and yes, I’ve made a living installing false walls for people that want extra insulation in drafty brick building, or to hang things like white boards or medical equipment. Just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not done around the world. It just means you should recognize when you’re wrong. It’s a valuable skill in life. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago Any chance to dig in on America. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 20 points 11 months ago (18 children) Brick, cement. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 18 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (7 children) Well known for their insulative properties. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] freebee@sh.itjust.works 16 points 11 months ago Yes, the bricks have holes in them, after building they are filled with air, which insulates. And often for the outer shell 2 walls are built with an "air" wall in between which used to be just air but now is filled with insulation materials. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (5 children) There are many parts of the world where insulation is not a concern at all when building. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 7 points 11 months ago (4 children) Sure but they didn't make reply to a comment thread specifically about insulation... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -10 points 11 months ago (3 children) The comment I replied to was about construction in general and had nothing to do with insulation. Try to keep up permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 child) Sounds like you're the one not keeping up. Make a random reply out of context with the thread and then be a dick about it when someone points it out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 0 points 10 months ago You may want to reread this thread, you are the one who decided to ignore half of what was going on permalink fedilink source parent [–] Zephorah@discuss.online -3 points 11 months ago (9 children) Even a brick house has wood in the walls, roof, and joists. There is the old, classic cinder block home, as laid out in a vintage Popular Mechanics publication. You can find it on the Internet Archive & the other archive. Slabs are generally not great, for repairs. I prefer a basement, but you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 11 points 11 months ago (2 children) Even a brick house has wood in the walls, roof, and joists. No, no it doesn't. Or at at it doesn't have to. Wood is definitely not standard building material in all countries. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 11 months ago (1 child) My familiarity is only via YouTube, wherein handy, woodworker types in Norway, England, and such fix their own houses. Did watch a guy use a steel I beam to fix his upstairs floor sag in a 200? year old house. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago Can't speak for England, but Norway does use quite a bit of wood in construction. It really depends on the country and their habits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Damage@feddit.it 1 point 11 months ago Very US-centric view permalink fedilink source parent [–] hOrni@lemmy.world -5 points 11 months ago (4 children) No, it doesn't. Roof? Sometimes. Anywhere else? No. Wooden walls? Like a fucking tree house XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 months ago* (3 children) Wow, you sure are confidently incorrect. There’s paneling, wainscoting, and shiplap to name a few appliqués. Some people even build false walls to install pipes, cables, or extra insulation. It also helps with hanging things like TV’s or family photos. Not like a fucking tree house XD. Additionally, some old brick buildings you can’t modify due to historic building codes so the only way to “modify” the structure is to build around it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Damage@feddit.it 6 points 11 months ago Yeah, people even have furniture made out of wood! Incredible. Not really what people mean when they talk about what a house is made of. Otherwise you'll have to add in a bunch of plastic and textiles as well. permalink fedilink source parent [+] hOrni@lemmy.world -6 points 11 months ago (1 child) "I'll build this wall out of fuel, so it'll be easier to hang a picture" XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago Doubling down on your own lack of knowledge is certainly a choice. What are your thoughts on millenniums old Japanese and Chinese wooden architecture? Let me guess “hur dur hurr I am funny”. It’s not dry tinder, it’s pressure and chemical treated lumber that’s extremely fire resistant but not fire proof and yes, I’ve made a living installing false walls for people that want extra insulation in drafty brick building, or to hang things like white boards or medical equipment. Just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not done around the world. It just means you should recognize when you’re wrong. It’s a valuable skill in life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (7 children) Well known for their insulative properties. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] freebee@sh.itjust.works 16 points 11 months ago Yes, the bricks have holes in them, after building they are filled with air, which insulates. And often for the outer shell 2 walls are built with an "air" wall in between which used to be just air but now is filled with insulation materials. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (5 children) There are many parts of the world where insulation is not a concern at all when building. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 7 points 11 months ago (4 children) Sure but they didn't make reply to a comment thread specifically about insulation... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -10 points 11 months ago (3 children) The comment I replied to was about construction in general and had nothing to do with insulation. Try to keep up permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 child) Sounds like you're the one not keeping up. Make a random reply out of context with the thread and then be a dick about it when someone points it out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 0 points 10 months ago You may want to reread this thread, you are the one who decided to ignore half of what was going on permalink fedilink source parent
[–] freebee@sh.itjust.works 16 points 11 months ago Yes, the bricks have holes in them, after building they are filled with air, which insulates. And often for the outer shell 2 walls are built with an "air" wall in between which used to be just air but now is filled with insulation materials. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (5 children) There are many parts of the world where insulation is not a concern at all when building. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 7 points 11 months ago (4 children) Sure but they didn't make reply to a comment thread specifically about insulation... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -10 points 11 months ago (3 children) The comment I replied to was about construction in general and had nothing to do with insulation. Try to keep up permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 child) Sounds like you're the one not keeping up. Make a random reply out of context with the thread and then be a dick about it when someone points it out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 0 points 10 months ago You may want to reread this thread, you are the one who decided to ignore half of what was going on permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 7 points 11 months ago (4 children) Sure but they didn't make reply to a comment thread specifically about insulation... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -10 points 11 months ago (3 children) The comment I replied to was about construction in general and had nothing to do with insulation. Try to keep up permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 child) Sounds like you're the one not keeping up. Make a random reply out of context with the thread and then be a dick about it when someone points it out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 0 points 10 months ago You may want to reread this thread, you are the one who decided to ignore half of what was going on permalink fedilink source parent
[+] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -10 points 11 months ago (3 children) The comment I replied to was about construction in general and had nothing to do with insulation. Try to keep up permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 child) Sounds like you're the one not keeping up. Make a random reply out of context with the thread and then be a dick about it when someone points it out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent [–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 0 points 10 months ago You may want to reread this thread, you are the one who decided to ignore half of what was going on permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 child) Sounds like you're the one not keeping up. Make a random reply out of context with the thread and then be a dick about it when someone points it out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works -3 points 11 months ago Make a random reply out of context with the thread I had a perfectly civil and understandable conversation with the guy I replied to, so it's not me or him not keeping up. be a dick about it when someone points it out. I wasn't the first in the thread to be a dick permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 0 points 10 months ago You may want to reread this thread, you are the one who decided to ignore half of what was going on permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Zephorah@discuss.online -3 points 11 months ago (9 children) Even a brick house has wood in the walls, roof, and joists. There is the old, classic cinder block home, as laid out in a vintage Popular Mechanics publication. You can find it on the Internet Archive & the other archive. Slabs are generally not great, for repairs. I prefer a basement, but you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 11 points 11 months ago (2 children) Even a brick house has wood in the walls, roof, and joists. No, no it doesn't. Or at at it doesn't have to. Wood is definitely not standard building material in all countries. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 11 months ago (1 child) My familiarity is only via YouTube, wherein handy, woodworker types in Norway, England, and such fix their own houses. Did watch a guy use a steel I beam to fix his upstairs floor sag in a 200? year old house. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago Can't speak for England, but Norway does use quite a bit of wood in construction. It really depends on the country and their habits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Damage@feddit.it 1 point 11 months ago Very US-centric view permalink fedilink source parent [–] hOrni@lemmy.world -5 points 11 months ago (4 children) No, it doesn't. Roof? Sometimes. Anywhere else? No. Wooden walls? Like a fucking tree house XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 months ago* (3 children) Wow, you sure are confidently incorrect. There’s paneling, wainscoting, and shiplap to name a few appliqués. Some people even build false walls to install pipes, cables, or extra insulation. It also helps with hanging things like TV’s or family photos. Not like a fucking tree house XD. Additionally, some old brick buildings you can’t modify due to historic building codes so the only way to “modify” the structure is to build around it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Damage@feddit.it 6 points 11 months ago Yeah, people even have furniture made out of wood! Incredible. Not really what people mean when they talk about what a house is made of. Otherwise you'll have to add in a bunch of plastic and textiles as well. permalink fedilink source parent [+] hOrni@lemmy.world -6 points 11 months ago (1 child) "I'll build this wall out of fuel, so it'll be easier to hang a picture" XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago Doubling down on your own lack of knowledge is certainly a choice. What are your thoughts on millenniums old Japanese and Chinese wooden architecture? Let me guess “hur dur hurr I am funny”. It’s not dry tinder, it’s pressure and chemical treated lumber that’s extremely fire resistant but not fire proof and yes, I’ve made a living installing false walls for people that want extra insulation in drafty brick building, or to hang things like white boards or medical equipment. Just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not done around the world. It just means you should recognize when you’re wrong. It’s a valuable skill in life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 11 points 11 months ago (2 children) Even a brick house has wood in the walls, roof, and joists. No, no it doesn't. Or at at it doesn't have to. Wood is definitely not standard building material in all countries. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 11 months ago (1 child) My familiarity is only via YouTube, wherein handy, woodworker types in Norway, England, and such fix their own houses. Did watch a guy use a steel I beam to fix his upstairs floor sag in a 200? year old house. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago Can't speak for England, but Norway does use quite a bit of wood in construction. It really depends on the country and their habits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 11 months ago (1 child) My familiarity is only via YouTube, wherein handy, woodworker types in Norway, England, and such fix their own houses. Did watch a guy use a steel I beam to fix his upstairs floor sag in a 200? year old house. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago Can't speak for England, but Norway does use quite a bit of wood in construction. It really depends on the country and their habits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago Can't speak for England, but Norway does use quite a bit of wood in construction. It really depends on the country and their habits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] hOrni@lemmy.world -5 points 11 months ago (4 children) No, it doesn't. Roof? Sometimes. Anywhere else? No. Wooden walls? Like a fucking tree house XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 months ago* (3 children) Wow, you sure are confidently incorrect. There’s paneling, wainscoting, and shiplap to name a few appliqués. Some people even build false walls to install pipes, cables, or extra insulation. It also helps with hanging things like TV’s or family photos. Not like a fucking tree house XD. Additionally, some old brick buildings you can’t modify due to historic building codes so the only way to “modify” the structure is to build around it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Damage@feddit.it 6 points 11 months ago Yeah, people even have furniture made out of wood! Incredible. Not really what people mean when they talk about what a house is made of. Otherwise you'll have to add in a bunch of plastic and textiles as well. permalink fedilink source parent [+] hOrni@lemmy.world -6 points 11 months ago (1 child) "I'll build this wall out of fuel, so it'll be easier to hang a picture" XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago Doubling down on your own lack of knowledge is certainly a choice. What are your thoughts on millenniums old Japanese and Chinese wooden architecture? Let me guess “hur dur hurr I am funny”. It’s not dry tinder, it’s pressure and chemical treated lumber that’s extremely fire resistant but not fire proof and yes, I’ve made a living installing false walls for people that want extra insulation in drafty brick building, or to hang things like white boards or medical equipment. Just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not done around the world. It just means you should recognize when you’re wrong. It’s a valuable skill in life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 months ago* (3 children) Wow, you sure are confidently incorrect. There’s paneling, wainscoting, and shiplap to name a few appliqués. Some people even build false walls to install pipes, cables, or extra insulation. It also helps with hanging things like TV’s or family photos. Not like a fucking tree house XD. Additionally, some old brick buildings you can’t modify due to historic building codes so the only way to “modify” the structure is to build around it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Damage@feddit.it 6 points 11 months ago Yeah, people even have furniture made out of wood! Incredible. Not really what people mean when they talk about what a house is made of. Otherwise you'll have to add in a bunch of plastic and textiles as well. permalink fedilink source parent [+] hOrni@lemmy.world -6 points 11 months ago (1 child) "I'll build this wall out of fuel, so it'll be easier to hang a picture" XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago Doubling down on your own lack of knowledge is certainly a choice. What are your thoughts on millenniums old Japanese and Chinese wooden architecture? Let me guess “hur dur hurr I am funny”. It’s not dry tinder, it’s pressure and chemical treated lumber that’s extremely fire resistant but not fire proof and yes, I’ve made a living installing false walls for people that want extra insulation in drafty brick building, or to hang things like white boards or medical equipment. Just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not done around the world. It just means you should recognize when you’re wrong. It’s a valuable skill in life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Damage@feddit.it 6 points 11 months ago Yeah, people even have furniture made out of wood! Incredible. Not really what people mean when they talk about what a house is made of. Otherwise you'll have to add in a bunch of plastic and textiles as well. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] hOrni@lemmy.world -6 points 11 months ago (1 child) "I'll build this wall out of fuel, so it'll be easier to hang a picture" XD permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago Doubling down on your own lack of knowledge is certainly a choice. What are your thoughts on millenniums old Japanese and Chinese wooden architecture? Let me guess “hur dur hurr I am funny”. It’s not dry tinder, it’s pressure and chemical treated lumber that’s extremely fire resistant but not fire proof and yes, I’ve made a living installing false walls for people that want extra insulation in drafty brick building, or to hang things like white boards or medical equipment. Just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not done around the world. It just means you should recognize when you’re wrong. It’s a valuable skill in life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago Doubling down on your own lack of knowledge is certainly a choice. What are your thoughts on millenniums old Japanese and Chinese wooden architecture? Let me guess “hur dur hurr I am funny”. It’s not dry tinder, it’s pressure and chemical treated lumber that’s extremely fire resistant but not fire proof and yes, I’ve made a living installing false walls for people that want extra insulation in drafty brick building, or to hang things like white boards or medical equipment. Just because you don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not done around the world. It just means you should recognize when you’re wrong. It’s a valuable skill in life. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago Any chance to dig in on America. permalink fedilink source parent
