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What is the Difference Between Block & Wood Houses?

 

Home Love Construction is here to help you understand the difference between block and wood homes. In this video, Brad explains the simple difference between the two and what makes them unique. This article will break down the information from the video into a ten paragraph article, making it easy to understand.

 

Block homes, also known as cinder block homes, are built with eight-inch by 16-inch cinder blocks. These blocks have two holes in the top of them and are stacked and staggered to create the walls of the house. The roof is still made of wood trusses, typically.

 

On the other hand, in a wood home, the foundation is a slab and then the walls are built on top of that. The walls have studs in them and are made of either two by fours, two by sixes or two by eights. This means that the walls are either this thick, this thick, or this thick. The walls are then stood up and the roof is built on top of that.

 

To put it very simply, the major difference between block and wood homes is the material used for building the walls. Block homes are built with cinder blocks, while wood homes are built with wood studs.

 

It’s important to note that there are other videos available on the Home Love Construction page that go into more in-depth explanations. For example, there are videos that explain what is inside the walls, how to insulate them, how to finish the outside, and how to finish the inside. If you want more detail, be sure to check out these videos.

 

In conclusion, block homes and wood homes are both unique in their own way. Block homes are built with cinder blocks, while wood homes are built with wood studs. Both have their pros and cons, and it’s up to the individual to decide which one is right for them.

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