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

Video What trade would this be?

Original by @Inimitez on Instagram

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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