The Problem with PRC Properties
Every single type of prefabricated house built after the war was done so as a temporary solution to the housing crisis. The fact that they are still standing can’t be ignored, but even so, they are not up to the high building standards construction companies work to today. As a result, our Cornish house PRC repair specialists at Adams PRC – LA Concrete Ltd work tirelessly to ensure the stability of PRC properties for our growing number of clients.
Cornish Houses Explained
There are two types of Cornish houses in our core areas of Reading, Southampton, Swindon and Bristol, Type I and Type II. A third, flush panel design, was also built in small quantities. Type I and Type II were both used in the construction of the following:
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Bungalows
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Double-Storey Semi-Detached Houses
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Double-Storey Terraced Houses
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Flat Complexes
Type II styles are widely recognised as their mansard roofs are quite distinctive. Mansards are similar to dormer roofs, but the entire roof envelops the first storey of the property, making the roof part of the external ‘walls’ as well. These roofing structures also angle backwards at approximately 70°, with dormer windows installed at regular intervals. To have one installed today requires planning permission from your local authority.
Due to the deterioration of the concrete used in the construction of Cornish houses in Bristol, Swindon, Reading, Southampton and the surrounding areas, further studies discovered high levels of carbonisation and chloride in the prefabricated columns. There was also cracking noted in ring beams. These are supports installed under ceiling and roofing structures.
