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This is a normal post I'm guessing it's American
Most of their houses are massive and gorgeous looking, but are made of Papier-mâché and Pritt Stick.
 (Huw Edwards #notalljews, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 14:30, , Reply)
This is a normal post ^ this
Also fire regulations are for commies.
 (I helped save b3ta! evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 15:49, , Reply)
This is a normal post I remember laughing at the really cheap sets used on some American television shows.
The ones that would wobble when a door was closed, or when someone leaned against a wall.
Then I discovered that's basically just how modern American homes are built.

Cavity wall insulation seems to be another Commie propaganda tool, too.
 (Huw Edwards #notalljews, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 16:12, , Reply)
This is a normal post When a layer of OSB and two inches of insulation is considered quality.
Then a seagull farts over the Gulf of Mexico and it’s the Warth of God (TM) if half of the houses in a state fall down in a pile of cardboard mush and chopsticks.
 (smellysamlyingcable Seaman on, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 17:53, , Reply)
This is a normal post ^people who know very little about American homes.

(I helped save b3ta! BaronMunchausen Interdimensional Demon Day Laborer, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 18:14, , Reply)
This is a normal post FWIW
It’s a pretty accurate description of the houses I stayed in whilst in Florida.
 (I helped save b3ta! wheresthefish Partly filled with wrong, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 18:29, , Reply)
This is a normal post Florida is the operative word there.
Florida is more of a skin tag than an appendage really.
 (I helped save b3ta! BaronMunchausen Interdimensional Demon Day Laborer, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 18:41, , Reply)
This is a normal post But it is in America

(dyllon nice beaver., Wed 27 Dec 2017, 19:26, , Reply)
This is a normal post I use American framing techniques, because it’s the best, for insulation or partitions.
But I don’t do structural work that way.

There are good US builders, but a lot really push the boundaries of local code.
I mean, where else in the Western World can you sheathe a house in cardboard (“thermal ply”) and it be ok?
 (smellysamlyingcable Seaman on, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 18:35, , Reply)
This is a normal post That's why you hire a good inspector before buying.
No doubt there are some shady builders...
 (I helped save b3ta! BaronMunchausen Interdimensional Demon Day Laborer, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 18:44, , Reply)
This is a normal post Yeah
Like most production builders?
That’s what at least one custom builders I respect says: youtube.com/watch?t=80s&v=-Mg6HA8qyzc
 (smellysamlyingcable Seaman on, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 19:12, , Reply)
This is a normal post OSB is widely used. Just like plywood though it comes in varying grades.
Typically it's covered with a vapor barrier like tyvex to protect from moisture. No doubt there's always stronger ways to build something. I'd like it if my house was all steel framed.

The previous house I bought was built by a reputable production builder and we never had any issues. There's a number of quality production builders in my area. When making what will likely be the largest purchase in your life, it pays to do your homework.

IMHO the shoddiest work is usually the finishing work - not anything structural. Thankfully that stuff is usually easy to fix.
 (I helped save b3ta! BaronMunchausen Interdimensional Demon Day Laborer, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 20:40, , Reply)
This is a normal post I’ve checked a lot of contruction methods from the US.
Mostly to steal framing methods.
However, it is still surprising to me that a “Value” house is PVC siding, OSB, insulation, vapour barrier, drywall.
“Fit for a shed” on this side of the pond.
 (smellysamlyingcable Seaman on, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 21:28, , Reply)
This is a normal post Probably built with a jenga set

(thuggengar, Wed 27 Dec 2017, 17:23, , Reply)