From: Keith R. Williams 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Pros & Cons of Wooden vs Brick house
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 23:03:07 -0400

In article <307d6f8e444290a6f5061c07654601b9@free.teranews.com>, 
medusa@nowhere.com says...
> Iain Bishop wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I am considering buying a wooden house. What are the pro's and con's
> > compared to a brick house?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > 
> > 
> Wood is cheaper.
> 
> Brick is more expensive but I'm very glad I have a brick home. Better 
> temperature control,

Brick veneer has about zero R value.

> lower exterior maintenance, lasts longer, bulletproof?

...but I *want* to shoot intruders!  ;-)

-- 
  Keith