> what are the cons of a concrete abode? comparatively high requirements to engineer's skills in most climates. expensive to build and repair. environmentally unfriendly. inefficient on its own. you'll end up with the same amount of insulation, etc. materials, with a much bigger and heavier foundation than for a framework house, and you'll still be using framework for the roof and possibly floors. essentially, you're getting the same deal, but with worse maintenance and much more expensive walls and foundation. framework houses are superior by far, as long as you construct and maintain them properly.
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