This does not surprise me. My house was built as temporary military
housing during WWII and its construction is better than most new
stuff. Also, another thing to add, the quality of wood used today in
construction, both residential and commercial, is horrible. I was on
a jobsite for a new dorm at a high-end private school and the wood
that was being used for framing had studs already splintered and
several had a fair percentage missing because it was cut too close to
the bark. The old stuff was much better.
At 10:40 AM 7/5/2007, you wrote:
Frequently we hear the argument from the Home Builders Association that
houses built today are constructed better than they were previously;
thus making them safer. Take a look at the following newscast which
sheds a different perspective on that argument. I am happy to see that
the local AHJ used this opportunity to demonstrate the argument.
I've also included a link to an article about the same subject.
http://www.wusa9.com/video/player.aspx?aid=46804&sid=60383&bw=hi&cat=2
http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/News/Two-Virginia-Fires-Illustrate-M
odern-Housing-Dilemma-/46$55388
Regards,
David M. Smith, Deputy Fire Marshal
Vancouver Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office
900 W. Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-759-4408 Phone
360-418-5619 Pager
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