kasko said:What is the source of information that 70 % of developed world live in timber framed homes? I know that's correct regarding US, however when hurricane strikes all those homes get easily blown away. Shaking sends them sliding to one side because the connection to the foundation is a weak point that gives way.
But most of the houses blown away by hurricanes are fully wooden structures not just wooden frame with block & render outer core...
but there's no way that timber can reduce noise you can hear downstairs while someone is walking upstairs!
In most cases this is the same for timber frame or block build...both have timber floorboards..so same noise.. I've never been in a house where the upper floors were concrete.