News: A Wooden Skyscraper?

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So how would you stress test wood?

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I don't think it wood work. :worried:
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I would imagine Fire Insurance being a bit on the pricey side. :wasntme:
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Nev, you stress test wood by threatening to cut down a tree.

I'm worried that the huge number of nails would affect the magnetic balance of Earth. :hide:

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Instead of the Shard, they'd call it the Splinter.

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Will it be able to resist attacks by woodworm?
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Paul K wrote:
15 Jan 2019, 08:29
Instead of the Shard, they'd call it the Splinter.
:lol: :lol:

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Tomliner wrote:
15 Jan 2019, 10:56
Will it be able to resist attacks by woodworm?
Don't forget the hazard of woodpeckers.

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