Simple economics
Brick structures suffer as well when in these force winds but cost upwards of 5 times the cost to rebuild. Remember you are talking of winds in the 150mph region and forces in excess of 100 pounds per square foot. Nothing much can resist that.
Posted By: John in Texas on August 30th 2005 at 17:05:09
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- They are designed to collapse with minimal collateral damage innit. (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Aug 30, 16:38:29
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