06-12-2007, 10:15 AM
The new-home builders of today (I was house-hunting in both Jan and May) are coming from the mainland - up north in Canada or Minn. There's no concept of single wall in these mens' experience.
Between the concrete slab construction and the double wall homes, I think a rational and calm buyer must comb through the 9 ft walls, granite counters and completely ripped homesites to discover the few gems that are out there. (I just bought a single wall, redwood, post & pier 3 BR home, landscaped and on paved road - 30 yr old. THe only termites found were in the window frames or added on deck)
How many earthquakes has Hawaii had in 30 yrs?
Between the concrete slab construction and the double wall homes, I think a rational and calm buyer must comb through the 9 ft walls, granite counters and completely ripped homesites to discover the few gems that are out there. (I just bought a single wall, redwood, post & pier 3 BR home, landscaped and on paved road - 30 yr old. THe only termites found were in the window frames or added on deck)
How many earthquakes has Hawaii had in 30 yrs?