Giant ground pangolins are the largest of all eight species. One was found to weigh 33 kilograms (72.6 pounds) â the largest pangolin ever recorded! Long-tailed pangolins are the smallest, weighing around 2-3 kg (about 4-6 pounds).
The choice of building materials can also affect the ability of a building to withstand hurricanes, although it is not always possible to use different materials, if the area is extremely vulnerable to high winds, it is good practice to use the most resistant materials available. Timber.
Weight of Building Materials. The weight of materials for a DIY small project, hobby greenhouse is probably not going to be a deciding factor, but comparatively, wood and rebar are relatively heavy and PVC pipe is extremely light. Strength of Building Materials. 1  Lumber frame construction is the norm for most construction projects that are 3 stories tall or less and can be designed to meet most building requirements. 2  A greenhouse frame constructed from rebar could also be very strong if the framework were welded and used lots of cross bracing.