Light wood construction is extremely combustible, a horrendous fire risk before it's finished, and it relies on the perpetual presence of a functioning sprinkler system to stay safe once it's complete. Unlike in a steel framed or concrete building, fire cannot be compartmentalized because literally all surfaces are further fuel for the frame. The dimension lumber is drenched in flame retardant chemicals (for Type III buildings) and the plywood sheathing is made of wood chips and formaldehyde resin. Terrible for indoor air quality.What’s with the constant bashing of wood framing?
Wood construction is also inherently dimensionally unstable, subject to cupping, warping, bowing, etc. A lot of old apartment buildings have wonky floors and tilting staircases - now imagine if all of the walls were made of the same material. Plus, exposure to any moisture ruins the stability of the wood, and allows for mold to grow. These are problems that appear 30 years down the line, so developers don't care.
Don't even get me started about the labor practices on stick-built projects. You can get a lot of underpaid and dangerous work done when you choose a building type able to be assembled by any lunkhead who can swing a hammer.
No.Please kindly chill unless you are willing to cover the premium for steel framing.
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