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by yoho05 reminds you to DYOH on September 18th, 2006

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When office buildings are being erected, why do they start putting in the windows on the lower levels while the top floors are still being built? Doesn't this increase the chances that the new windows will be broken by debris?

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  • by Persky Bunkermeister on September 18th, 2006

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    Yes, debris may damage windows. However, the cost of that is miniscule, compared to the cost of having a partly finished building sitting on a lot... wages, taxes and construction loan interest must all be paid while the building is being built. The sooner the building is built and turned over to occupants, the sooner the developer can start repaying the loans.

    Also, windows on highrise buildings are pretty strong because they have to withstand being hit by high winds. They are also protected by some kind of plastic until the risk of damage during construction is gone.

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