Nudge Wrote:
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> Dick,
> Don't forget that is CA. Before they can rebuild
> they will want to make code changes:
> Like all steel 2x4s, (no lumber allowed) sprinkler
> systems inside with supporting tanks, wells and
> generators, no trees allowed within 4,000 of home,
> solid steel roof and siding. They will get the
> cost of a $250,000 home up to about 1.8 million
> (that's the low side)and then come the cost of
> permits. While they are at it, the growers (both
> kinds) will have to plant their crops ONLY if they
> don't burn. (Funny tasting wine)
>
> Oh, insurance companies are going to have a great
> time not paying full value. I know, I have been
> through that. Had State Farm for 43 years. Never
> had a claim. We had a hail storm in the area about
> 4 years ago and at least 35 people had to have new
> roofs and their cars fixed in our area. After 43
> years, State Farm canceled a lot of people in our
> area over an act of God and Oregon let them get
> away with it.
>
> Those folks are just starting to get an education
> of their life.
>
>
> Nudge


Steel framing in residential units was tried and found to be not very energy efficient due to the steel conducting heat and cold between the exterior and interior and vice versa, even with a thermal break. This is why you don't see too many houses built with steel.