New age of prehab homes
Series: Financial Times ; 12 January 2001, 16(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Considers the increasing profile of panel-built houses in the light of tougher standards for insulation, a lack of skilled builders and pressure from government. In the quarter to June 2000, the proportion of timber-framed houses had doubled its historic average. Discusses advantages and the bad reputation panel-built homes has built up with housebuyers and mortgage lenders.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3703-03 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 110380-1001 |
Considers the increasing profile of panel-built houses in the light of tougher standards for insulation, a lack of skilled builders and pressure from government. In the quarter to June 2000, the proportion of timber-framed houses had doubled its historic average. Discusses advantages and the bad reputation panel-built homes has built up with housebuyers and mortgage lenders.