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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]

Chinese drywall was used in the south such as Florida and Mississippi for a short period of time before being banned. The chinese drywall wasn't banned because of cracking or easily being damaged, it was banned due to chemicals that were causing oxidation on metals and indoor air quality issues.

Any house built will have some settling so even you 103 year old house probably had cosmetic plaster cracks 5-10 years after it was built.

The reason you think that new homes only last 50 years is because that's the regulation and rule but will last much longer. In fact the moisture resistance and house seal would enable the home to resist the deterioration of a house made a long time a go.

Often older homes last longer is because sometime during their life time they have been updated to moderin building codes and moisture resistant sealing that are standard in today's current homes.

If your home is truly a multi-stone foundation you are prone to settling, shifting and water damages more so then a poured concrete one. Maybe someone will use your foundation as a walkway or a countertop after they tear your home down?[/quote]

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