[TheForge] Speaking of shops...

[Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer]

It's reasonable to ask that the codes be met or exceeded in strength, 
durability and so on.
But i sure do not want to be stuck with standardized design and methods. 
We had to fight that out here and it was wildly expensive and time 
consuming. We ended up with a creatively stultifying process and stupid, 
wasteful, compromises. pf

sos at frii.com wrote:
>> This post shows why codes are required.
>>
>> Wood framing is pretty forgiving.  It has what we call a "running factor".
>>  When you hear it crack and see it deflect, you run.
>>
>> Messing around with structural concrete and structural steel framing is
>> dangerous.  Especially concrete!  When these structures fail, the collapse
>> is immediate.  Just look at China where builders didn't follow codes.
>> _______________________________________________
> 
> I agree. Either use established building methods, or get someone involved
> who actually knows something about the proposed construction method.
> Reliability and longevity are key factors in a building. They come from a
> long evolutionary history that a one-off, unique project cannot match.
> 
> Steve
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