Slab Homes

[jackson]

I have seen galvanized steel rust and deteriorate here due to SO2

[kalakoa]

Wood remains popular because it's very forgiving, requires no special tools, and is available on a whim.

All the "better" building materials require planning the project in advance, which only works if you have money enough to invest the time.

[Rob Tucker]

Yeah, that planning part is a real killer.

[kalakoa]

It's not the planning, it's the extra time.

Not everyone can afford to wait 3 years, or even 3 months.

[sputnut]

build a pond on your lot and buy a houseboat. Problem solved!

comin' your way soon!

[Carey]

Heck, motor it over & shipping problem also solved...

[kalakoa]

You're both right! It was my fault all along, because I made the mistake of caring.

[sputnut]

I was actually joking, but the plaster wouldn't even crack in the houseboat, no matter how bigga quake hit.

comin' your way soon!

[rainyjim]

Uh. You couldn't really motor a houseboat across the pacific could you, Carey?

[Carey]

COULD or Would???

I would not...but I've heard of stranger things.... even the plastic bottle 'Junk' boat:
http://junkraft.blogspot.com/

and there is this travel channel video series:
http://www.travelchannel.com/video/the-ocean