10/23/2026
Cement vs Lakdi: which house is actually better? ๐ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ฆ
In India, a "pakka ghar" means cement. In Canada, most homes are built with wood. Is that just the cheaper option? Not at all. ๐
3 things every Indian moving to Canada should know:
1๏ธโฃ Canada has vast forests, so wood is the most natural, local building material ๐ฒ
2๏ธโฃ At the same thickness, wood insulates far better than cement. That's why it can be -30ยฐC outside and a cozy 22ยฐ inside ๐ฅ
3๏ธโฃ Insulation inside the walls plus drywall on top slows down fire ๐ก๏ธ
Many wood-frame homes here are 125+ years old and still standing strong. ๐ช
So which side are you on? ๐
๐ฎ๐ณ India = Cement
๐จ๐ฆ Canada = Wood
Tell me in the comments!
Thinking of buying a home or moving to Canada? DM me or tap the link in bio. ๐ฉ
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