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Additional information regarding Newland PRC Houses.

 

Manufacturer
Tarran Industries Ltd
Designer
R Tarran
Period Built
1944 to 1956
Number Built
8000
Alternative Name  
Tarran Newland

 

 

Physical Attributes and Materials Used

 

  • 2 story semi detached and terraced houses.
  • Shallow pitch gable roof covered with tiles or asbestos cement sheets.
  • External walls of narrow storey height PRC panels.
  • Gable wall apex of asbestos cement sheets.
  • Flat canopy over recessed front door.

Areas which are defective

 

  • Cracking and spalling of columns, panels and kerb units.
  • Appreciable differences in carbonation rates measurd both internally and externally.
  • Significant levels of cast-in chloride.

 

Environmental and Eco Ratings 
  • Original Insulation = F rated
  • PRC repaired High Density insulation = A Rated

Energy Effeciency

  • Original Heating = F rated
  • New Combi 97% effecient boilder heating (if installed) and a PRC repair = A rated