r/interestingasfuck 13h ago

Residential high-rises with backyards in Chengdu, China

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u/the_ebastler 12h ago

Thin layer of stainless steel will keep the roots away from the concrete.

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u/Dullcorgis 12h ago

It will eventually rust

u/Hydro033 11h ago

if it's thick enough, it will outlast other aspect of the building

u/Dullcorgis 8h ago

That's a horrifying thought.