They say risk of dangerous RAAC in their properties is low
Social housing landlords across Greater Manchester are 'urgently assessing' their properties after warnings that some could contain dangerous concrete. However, most social housing providers in the city-region say the risk of their homes containing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete is low.
So far, seven schools in Greater Manchester have been affected by new government guidance on RAAC. But some schools haven't been assessed yet.Local authorities are now investigating whether other publicly-owned buildings - such as swimming pools, market halls and libraries - contain the lightweight building which was used between the 1950s and mid-1990s. RAAC was primarily used in buildings that have a large, unsupported roof.
Most of the providers who responded, which includes One Manchester, Great Places and Southway, confirmed they are assessing their properties for signs of RAAC. Some, including Salix Homes and ForHousing have commissioned specialist surveyors and structural engineers as part of their investigations.
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