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Tornado Alley sees over 1,200 tornadoes each year. Despite the devastating impact of these storms, timber remains the primary building material due to historical, cultural, and economic factors.

So with all the hype around the new Twister movie, we decided to dig into it. While concrete homes, are more resilient, they’re more expensive – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In this video, we explore the costs and benefits of timber versus concrete construction and how US building practices remain influenced by tradition and cost, even when safety could be significantly improved with different materials.

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