/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>2698226
iirc the only medieval bow still in existence is a really shitty one that was dropped in a bog, probably by a child because it is tiny and roughly hewn.
I have witnessed very good buildings crumble over a span of 10 years, i have seen absolute crap outlast them- because of this one weird trick: keeping water and weather out.
The idea that the old things we have now are somehow outliers from the high quality end of the bell curve, is stupid and made by people who have never seen old buildings because they live in a country that's only about 200 years old.
t. repairs houses older than america.

>>1923482
>Why do Americans use Wood to build houses?

you mean glue, wood chips and chineese dog feces

>>1923549
>wouldnt it be easier to do insulation with concreate?

yes and more durable.

>>1924142
>thats fucked up

many such cases.

>>1924427
>That would take hours to wire and plumb a modern sized house.

its not easier but not hard as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHjl9q74tfo

>>1905253
>That house is nice!

that is an OSB house in the making...

>>1906828
>Literally the only thng wrong with OSB is how it looks. Change my mind

not so fat! look at the picture

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>>1655599
>name 1 thing that Matt is wrong about. I'll wait. And not just things you disagree with, but actual technical deficiencies.

1. OSB should never be used
2. airtight houses are a meme
3. 2x4 NAILED houses are a joke
4. ....

>>1608622
that is brazil, but its not far away from croatias living standard actually...either way, notice how stable brick and RC combos are

>>1608976
>Someone needs to change that Steed sign to something else.

infected pony?

why do americans use expensive OSB boards when they can use chipboards with ZIPtm systems?

>>1527775
>Stone foundation, wood framing, shiplape sheathing. You can then enjoy your mold free 200+ year home.
>Make sure the roof extends out far enough to dump rain and snow away from the foundation.
>Never use plastic (tyvek) it will hold moisture agains the wood and you'll then have rot. The home needs to breathe.

+1
long lost brother is that you?

>>1527776
>Works fine.

what is the guarantee? or youll blame it on Mexicans?