[QUOTE=TejanoLibre; 430988]Argie Construction Techniques vs USA :
I'm not an expert but Jackson is on USA construction and Spassmussien is an Expert on Argie Construction.
Hollow red bricks, no visible insulation, very little sheet rock until now, electrical and plumbing after the fact or external! Ugly!
Real Stucco, that's nice. Lathe work over foam seems to be unknown.
USA uses the hollow cinder blocks, maybe filled with cement at times?
Shit, I don't know but there are huge differences.
No pre-fab that I have seen.
Thanks,
TL
Sort of questions for the El Alamo construction lately. Is it ALL new or did you have to remodel an old club?[/QUOTE]The hollow red bricks (ladrillo hueco) have been used in the US for years. But not recently. The major difference between here and "there" is in the lack of structural engineering. The lack of decent foundations is a major problem here in BsAs due to the soft soil. Also the lack of building inspections and the attitude of "No problema, no pasa nada!" It is typical here to build a house up to three stories with walls constructed with one brick thickness. Then they channel the brick to add electric and plumbing (making a weak wall weaker) instead of installing as they go. There is also a good brand of cement and a cheaper brand where you need to add another bag or two to each cubic meter of cement to get the same strength. You know if they are buying the cheaper brand they are not adding extra. A house here built by Argentines to US standards cost 2 to 3 times more then in the US. (and you still don't get the same quality) We have just started building houses here using steel framing, you should see the amount of people asking questions and taking pictures! We are not the first but you would think so!