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Originally Posted by cashman
just a little wander, but are the Pre-Fabs at Rose Grove still standing? had a mate late 60s that used to live in em, know they were still standing mid 70s. also was some in the Elephant @ Castle area of london late 80s.
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Don't know the answer to that Cashy, but they were only supposed to last 10 years and there are some still standing, albeit slightly improved in appearance. Some have even been given Grade ll listed.
Do some googling .. really interesting. The aluminium ones were constructed from the defunct aircrafts from the war, (gosh, can you imagine what it was like when it hail-stormed
) and could be resurrected in a few hours. Shortage of man power and materials brought about these dwellings.
Personally, I always thought they were really ugly, however, seemingly comfortable for the people that acquired them.
Some had asbestos Steeljack, but not all.
Not sure what the seller's market on these would be today Jambutty. Maybe with the cost of brick houses now, could go down well with our young people who cannot afford the property ladder. Just current market forces, but have to forward think should you wish to move in 10 years time; a gamble really as to whether they would sell on. Suspect there would be a little difficulty with planning permission too. Also, remember the U.S.A. is a huge country with lots of land available.