In Australia in a place called Darwin they have a building code that means houses don’t ever blow away anymore.
yet in a place caledd "Tornado Alley" in the US you can still built a house made of drywall – surely this is grossly irresponsible.
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The irresponsibility comes not from the government, but the homeowner. If the homeowner dosnt want to build a house of brick, what right dose the government have to stop him. if the homeowner decides to build a drywall house in "Tornado Alley" it is their right to, and its also their right to see it blow away!
No, actually this is called free will. I’ve seen houses made of brick fall apart when a tornado hits them, just as easily as a trailor. If a tornado hits any kind of structure, full on,, then it’s going to pretty much do what tornado’s do. And one other thing. This is why in most states where tornado’s are common,,, we have storm shelters. And early warning systems so we have time to get out the back door and into them. I live in a state where we get Tornado’s alot,, especially around this time of year. I’ve seen, personally,, a straw,, just a plain plastic straw,, that was driven thru a highline pole. Now anything that can do that to a straw,, is not going to be stopped just because your house is made of brick
Interesting question, yes we’ve wondered the same thing when you see footage on the tv of all those flimsy houses being blown away.
I wonder if you can get home and contents insurance to cover you in those areas.