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Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« on: May 30, 2023, 01:42:45 PM »
These five over one apartment buildings are going up all over Houston...They are cheaper to build because the floors above the first story are made of wood.  I am not comfortable with this technique.
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2023, 02:08:47 PM »
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2023, 02:15:54 PM »
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2023, 02:20:25 PM »
Quote from: sync pulse on May 30, 2023, 01:42:45 PM
These five over one apartment buildings are going up all over Houston...They are cheaper to build because the floors above the first story are made of wood.  I am not comfortable with this technique.


they're going to be everywhere, all those single family zones, bye bye
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2023, 02:25:58 PM »
This "Town Center" idea is the flavor of the month.

All will be slums in 30-50 years.
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2023, 02:28:41 PM »
think apartments like Blade Runner
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2023, 02:31:15 PM »
“These five over one buildings….”

Me:
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2023, 02:34:31 PM »
It has to do with the building codes.  Fire treated wood is now categorized as non combustible.  Building code allows building of non combustible material to be five stories high if they have a sprinkler system.  It's the cheapest form of six story building you can make and usually the first story is cement.





How Fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) is made:

Just a simple pressure treatment process.

Makes sense why this building technique took off. 
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2023, 03:29:53 PM »
So it is cheaper to become a slumlord now?
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2023, 03:34:50 PM »
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2023, 03:35:32 PM »
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2023, 03:37:33 PM »
1,2,3,4,5 against 1 ... 5,5,5,5 against 1...


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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2023, 05:10:41 PM »
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2023, 05:23:14 PM »
pressure treated wood....  heavy,,, slow to dry out...  eventually dries out like it has Peyronies... no thanks...   ::)
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2023, 05:38:47 PM »
Quote from: sync pulse on May 30, 2023, 05:10:41 PM
This is why I am interested in these things...I presumed others would be as well.


No salt water corrosion here...

You're right this is a big deal.  This type of construction has taken over across the country.  Are there potentially thousands of buildings that have this same risk?



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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2023, 05:45:32 PM »
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2023, 05:51:46 PM »
Would love to be in a 5 over 1 with some Getbiggers.
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2023, 06:07:18 PM »
Quote from: IroNat on May 30, 2023, 02:25:58 PM
This "Town Center" idea is the flavor of the month.

All will be slums in 3-5 years.

You were being far too optimistic. 
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2023, 06:07:49 PM »
Quote from: SF1900 on May 30, 2023, 05:51:46 PM
Would love to be in a 5 over 1 with some Getbiggers.

Auto Zone ever have a 5 for 1 sale on windshield washer fluid?
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2023, 06:53:50 PM »
Quote from: residue on May 30, 2023, 02:20:25 PM

they're going to be everywhere, all those single family zones, bye bye

That's now the law here in CA.  Builders can construct more than one housing unit on land that was previously designated for only one unit.  Developed areas should be unaffected (for now), but new construction might have mix of homes and apartments.  All it takes is one bad renter to reduce the quality of life for everybody.
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2023, 07:12:24 PM »
Quote from: Moontrane on May 30, 2023, 06:53:50 PM
That's now the law here in CA.  Builders can construct more than one housing unit on land that was previously designated for only one unit.  Developed areas should be unaffected (for now), but new construction might have mix of homes and apartments.  All it takes is one bad renter to reduce the quality of life for everybody.

That’s not unique to multifamily homes or rentals in general.  Never had a bad neighbor?
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #21 on: May 30, 2023, 07:30:09 PM »
Quote from: ProudVirgin69 on May 30, 2023, 07:12:24 PM
That’s not unique to multifamily homes or rentals in general.  Never had a bad neighbor?

The owner next door rented it to folks for 10 years before selling it.  Over that time we've had awful next door neighbors and great next door neighbors. 

Years ago an owner in the cul-de-sac about 8 or 9 homes away rented his home, and three families and five dogs moved in.  Phukkers sped up and down the residential street, causing kids to have to run to the sidewalk.  And their dogs barked 24/7.

I have had only one problem with an actual homeowner over the twenty years we've been here, and that was resolved via the HOA.

Just my experience.  :D
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #22 on: May 30, 2023, 11:47:26 PM »
Quote from: IroNat on May 30, 2023, 06:07:49 PM
Auto Zone ever have a 5 for 1 sale on windshield washer fluid?

Never. But we sometimes have a buy one, get one half off!
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #23 on: May 31, 2023, 03:47:23 AM »
Quote from: Moontrane on May 30, 2023, 07:30:09 PM
The owner next door rented it to folks for 10 years before selling it.  Over that time we've had awful next door neighbors and great next door neighbors. 

Years ago an owner in the cul-de-sac about 8 or 9 homes away rented his home, and three families and five dogs moved in.  Phukkers sped up and down the residential street, causing kids to have to run to the sidewalk.  And their dogs barked 24/7.

I have had only one problem with an actual homeowner over the twenty years we've been here, and that was resolved via the HOA.

Just my experience.  :D

Hey at least with rentals they’ll probably move out quicker  :D
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Re: Five over one apartment buildings, like the one in Iowa...
« Reply #24 on: May 31, 2023, 05:16:02 AM »
Quote from: SF1900 on May 30, 2023, 05:51:46 PM
Would love to be in a 5 over 1 with some Getbiggers.


Rory, Henda, BigRo, Wes and Goodrum?
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