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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]people who say houses were built better in the "old days" are really stupid and ignorant of building codes and new materials. [/quote]

You are so right. The resin-plastic squares shaped like grey stones on new-home construction are a real improvement over the granite stones that have formed the foundation of my house for 103 years with no issues.  I'm sure those grey plastic things molded to resemble stone will also hold up just as well for 103 years!

Repeat for hardwoods, clay brick, solid brass radiators, etc.

It's weird how my plaster is still pretty awesome but my sisters 2004 drywall is buckling and showing seams. I guess that's because Chinese drywall is so superior?[/quote]

You are being unfair in your comparison.  There was plenty of crap built 103 years ago.  It's just that most of it has already dilapidated beyond repair and died a natural death or was demolished.  Houses with granite foundation, awesome hardwoods, solid brass radiators and the like made up an elite segment of 103-year old housing, and that's why they held up until today.  You are comparing elite housing from 100 years ago to the standard housing of today. I'm sure that there is elite housing being built today that will survive for 100+ years, just like your house did.

I live in a 50-year old house.  I hate my plaster walls. They are uneven, show weird strings slapped about in random fashion and are ice cold in winter to the point where I have to move the bed away from the wall. I can't wait to rip them out and add actual insulation covered, why yes, by Chinese drywall. [/quote]

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