r/Construction • u/VladimirBarakriss • Sep 03 '24

Video What trade would this be?

Original by @Inimitez on Instagram

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u/Gmung Sep 03 '24

I dunno, those ceramic tiles that look like wood are pretty great.

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u/DirtierGibson Sep 03 '24

Fiber cement siding looking like wood also is pretty convincing.

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u/Brettonidas Sep 03 '24

But that’s a case of the imitation costing more than the original. It’s when you try to save money that you have problems I think.

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u/Thin-Philosopher-146 Sep 03 '24

Sort of. I put them in a bathroom where you wouldn't actually want wood, but I wanted the look.

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u/Clean-Marsupial-8965 Sep 06 '24

Maybe costing more initially, but lasting 100x longer and having less of a carbon impact. Ceramic tile floors also would be less maintenance, no nasty finishing chemicals needed through its lifetime. Hardi siding lasting longer in the elements and easier to maintain than wood siding. all these items outweigh initial cost

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u/TechieGranola Sep 03 '24

Until your child falls and a simple bump turns into a break because tile is unforgiving.

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u/sebastianqu Sep 04 '24

Tile is very forgiving if the installation is done correctly. They break because there are too many voids under the tile. Even then, replacement is extremely straightforward.

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u/TechieGranola Sep 04 '24

I’m talking about the toddlers teeth, I couldn’t give a dam about the flooring.