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Do tornadoes affect old or new houses more?
The age of a house does not change the likelihood of being hit by a tornado, but it cann affect how bad the damage is. Very old houses tend to be vulnerable, because they may predate building codes and the materials they are made of may have degraded over time. New houses are trickier. Some are very well constructed while others are weak due to building companies cutting corners.
How does porosity affects building materials?
old
What does 'stands on the site' mean?
If there was an old building that was demolished and a new building was built where the old building was then the new building "stands on the site" of the old building.
Why are there creaking noises in attics of old houses on cold nights in terms of thermal expansion?
The creaking noises in attics of old houses on cold nights are often caused by thermal expansion and contraction of the building materials. As temperatures drop, the materials in the attic contract and shift, creating the creaking sounds. This phenomenon is particularly common in older houses where materials may have aged and become more prone to movement.
What is more haunted old houses or new houses?
It depends on the house
What is a collective nouns for new houses?
Any houses, new or old may be referred to as an 'estate',
When was Old New England Building created?
Old New England Building was created in 1886.
Why do houses creak at night?
Houses creak at night due to the natural expansion and contraction of building materials in response to temperature changes. This can cause the materials to shift and create noise as the house settles. Additionally, the reduction in ambient noise during the night can make these sounds seem louder and more noticeable.
What are traditional building materials in Spain?
Most residential construction is masonry. There is some use of steel beams, and old houses use tree trunks for strength. Commercial buildings us the same construction materials used around the world.
When was Old New York Evening Post Building created?
Old New York Evening Post Building was created in 1907.
How much did houses cost in the 1940s?
In the 1930s house prices were laughably low by modern standards. You could get a really good, large new house in London for under £3,000 for example. In most provincial cities prices were much lower. At that time there was generally a marked difference in price between new and old houses. Older houses were regarded as secondhand and cost less ...In the 1940s there was very little house building because of World War 2 and in the late 1940s there was still a shortage of building materials. Prices were somewhat higher, but you could still get a really good new house in London for about £4,000-£4,500.(At that time £1 was about US$4).
What are old and new houses made of?
straw and bricks
