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Originally Posted by DemolitionRed
Steel reinforced concrete is really tough and will last forever. The only problem with the original prefabs was the lack of insulation but presumably, they've put external wall insulation on since?
Many new builds are prefab timber-framed houses but timber isn't going to last anything like as long as yours. I wouldn't knock it Kizzy, if I was looking to buy an ex-council house I'd be looking for a concrete prefab because of its stability.
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Nope.... Nothing lasts forever
'Some of the latent defects in non-traditional buildings that have been identified by the BRE include corrosion in the steel stanchions in some steel framed houses, failure of the sealant/baffles in large panel systems, carbonation of concrete cladding resulting in cracking, spalling and exposure of steel reinforcement, excessive condensation and cold bridging'
http://theyorkshiresurveyor.co.uk/bl...016/9/10/leeds