> I wonder whether that impacts the longevity of these constructions.
Probably positively--Shikoku Island is quite a bit more tropical/humid than LA. I'd imagine a timber-framed house that has already endured centuries in a more humid climate would do just fine in a milder/drier climate.
Probably positively--Shikoku Island is quite a bit more tropical/humid than LA. I'd imagine a timber-framed house that has already endured centuries in a more humid climate would do just fine in a milder/drier climate.