I'd still recommend bricks and mortar, even if you allow a lightweight roof that's easy to replace. Most houses inland from us that are hit by tornadoes usually only lose their roofs and furniture, windows, doors, etc. Solid cement and strong brick will last for years and years. I've never understood this concept of buying or building a house that'll only last for about 15 years before you have to start replacing stuff. Then again, a leaky roof and a neighbour's cracked water pipe has done massive damage to our garage. I've been chipping off rotten plaster all day. If I wasn't overly white before, I'm certainly looking pasty now :/
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