Costing
Reinforced concrete wall
3 man days x $150 = $450
Materials = $2110
Total $2560
Wood wall
2 man days x $150 = $300
Materials = $2570
Total $2870
Although the block wall took longer, it is 10% cheaper than using wood.
Even using 2”x 4” and no insulation it is still more expensive building in wood if no rebar was used in the block wall.
Block is cheaper, stronger and cooler so why build in wood?