• @Obi@sopuli.xyz
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    19 months ago

    Yep earthquakes are basically non-existent in these parts so it’s not a factor, I think the Japanese have a bunch of techniques for concrete buildings that survive earthquakes and special building codes so the structure can move etc. Older roofs are definitely a problem here as well but if it’s less than like 10/20 years old then it’ll also have all the good insulation stuff.

    • @AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml
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      19 months ago

      Yeah concrete holds up very well with modern construction thankfully. But our building codes don’t have shit on the Japanese. Their earthquake resistance is magic to me