The most prevalent construction material seen on the continent is certainly the Noren Tree thanks to its naturally sturdy wood and semi-fire resistant sap which can be melted down to create a protective pitch like coating for anything that could potentially be a hazard. In some places newer construction, if it is deemed affordable, is done with simple stone or bricks and mortar such as the Waterhelm Construction Mandate. In rural areas simple houses made of wood are commonly covered with thatched roofs made of either Hajik stalk or Kendas in areas near fresh water.