It would also depend on the building materials used since some materials are less resistant to heat than others.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

One reason is that heat from the sun can go through many of the building materials commonly found in cities.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

"With this blockade against building materials, it seems hard to see how America's pledge of $10 million is going to make any difference unless, because of the close relationship between America and Israel, there's some kind of agreement that this $10 million for UNRWA schools in Gaza will go through."

VOA: standard.2010.06.17

During the next twelve months the team will study the effectiveness of these materials in home building.

VOA: special.2009.10.05

We mean the traditional building product made of soil and other materials.

VOA: special.2009.01.12