Good point you have there!

And that I have always thought is one of the biggest advantages of natural materials. While I am no environmentalist and I admit the word 'green' gives me a strange feeling (no offense to those who think otherwise intended) the idea of 'green' building has always made sense to me, largely for this reason. The materials involved are so easy to repair or replace.

But we need to cultivate an attitude of care. If you have a building that will stand up to that care, then that attitude will certainly be easier to get at.