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To: RandFan

From the 50’s to the 90’s yet these houses are still standing 30 to 70 years later?

This sort of sounds like the asbestos mitigation scam to force the replacement of public schools and other public buildings.


4 posted on 05/02/2024 7:36:58 PM PDT by Valpal1 (Not even the police are safe from the police!!!)
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To: Valpal1
From the 50’s to the 90’s yet these houses are still standing 30 to 70 years later?

Good point there. If that concrete is so fragile, they should have collapsed already.

5 posted on 05/02/2024 7:42:43 PM PDT by exDemMom (Dr. exDemMom, infectious disease and vaccines research specialist.)
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“Its structural behaviour differs significantly from traditional reinforced concrete.

Moreover, it is susceptible to structural failure when exposed to moisture. The bubbles can allow water to enter the material.

If that happens, any rebar reinforcing RAAC can also decay, rust and weaken.”


Ok. Vulnerable to moisture, and used in building construction in the UK. Not the ideal choice in structural materials.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66669239


6 posted on 05/02/2024 7:44:50 PM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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To: Valpal1

The problem is the appraisers (professionals) are saying this I think and everyone listens to them

What can you do if you’re a homeowner in this situation?

They’re saying it’ll cost you X to get right which puts you under water...


8 posted on 05/02/2024 7:48:07 PM PDT by RandFan
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*This sort of sounds like the asbestos mitigation scam to force the replacement of public schools and other public buildings.*

SF. Macateer HS. I remember it well. Millions spent to clear asbestos. A lot of ‘jobs’ created with that one. A lotta money spent to ‘protect’ the children. None of them died as I know of.


14 posted on 05/02/2024 8:15:09 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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