Talk:Wimpey no-fines house

Dubious
"they are now one of the most common building designs in Britain." seems dubious, any source for this? --DavidCane (talk) 10:04, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

I don't think this is true personally -- they are not allowed by Equity Release companies, for example, and if they were that common, that would be an odd choice. Gavinayling (talk) 09:05, 3 October 2011 (UTC)

Am also not particularly convinced that the design has now been vindicated given the Equity Release companies' reticence. Gavinayling (talk) 09:08, 3 October 2011 (UTC)


 * I was bold, I removed that claim! Regards, Lynbarn (talk) 19:12, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

Expected Longevity of Wimpey Houses
Does anyone have any idea or projections concerning how long these houses can last in practice? From 'shamrocktuckpointing', it is stated that : "According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (IACHI), brick buildings are built to last 100 years or more. Of course, that only happens with proper maintenance and normal wear and tear. Routine inspections help identify sources of leaks, damaged mortar and cracks."

Do concrete buildings last longer, or less long, than Bricks and Mortar buildings (you might argue they last the same period of time - in which case 100 years from construction would be the going time period for a Wimpey house). Constant maintenance could make a significant difference to the lifetime of a house. There is the possibility that some sort of structural work could be done on a Wimpey house to extend its life WITHOUT demolishing it, this could be a possibility - though building a new house with modern standards might be the best way to go.

I would be most grateful for anyone's comment on the issue. ASavantDude (talk) 10:42, 4 July 2018 (UTC)