What Are Prefabricated Concrete Houses?
Also referred to as ‘prefab’ or ‘PRC’ houses, these first buildings were quickly constructed in the UK following World War II as temporary accommodations for homeowners who had lost their homes during the bombing raids. They were part of the Housing (Temporary Accommodation) Act 1944 and designed to last a decade. Although it was envisaged that over a million houses would be completed between 1945 and 1951, just over 156,000 were built.
Local authorities used a new construction method, prefabricated concrete, to compensate for the shortfall. This building material was produced by reinforcing concrete panels with steel and bolting them together in a steel frame. Construction was much faster than traditional building methods and the houses were expected to last around 60 years. Each design was easily recognised with distinctive names marketed by the various building companies constructing these houses.
These properties in Wiltshire, Hampshire and the surrounding counties require additional upgrades to prevent them from experiencing structural damage. Our PRC repair specialists at Adams PRC – LA Concrete Ltd are widely regarded for the following services:
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Airey House PRC Repair
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Cornish House PRC Repair
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Reema House PRC Repair
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Unity House PRC Repair
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Wates House PRC Repair
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Our PRC repair specialists remove the load-bearing concrete sections of your prefabricated home and rebuild them using traditional materials, so the property is completely upgraded. These improvements include the following:
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External Insulation Panels
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Internal Load-Bearing Walls
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New Brick and Blockwork
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uPVC Windows and Doors
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