Upgrading non-traditional housing

These are often concrete structures which show signs of decay after along period of time.

System built prefabricated units are often subject to relatively high building movement.

Due to the construction methods this movement often continues throughout the life of the property, driven by thermal cycles.

Low thermal resistance of the wall construction often means that these properties are plagued by condensation problems.

Where a steel frame was used with a mixture of steel cladding and masonry, condensation is a big problem and in the extreme can cause failure in the steel structure.

These construction methods often feature infill panels. These may not offer a flat, in-plane surface suitable for traditional rendering.

As a major part of the programme to produce a mortgageable property, address any structural issues and insulate externally with a weber insulated render system incorporating a fixing method suitable for the particular construction.