ALUMINUM BUNGALOWS: Write‐off Through Corrosion Available to Purchase

Corrosion of aluminium bungalows erected between 1947 and 1951 and designed for a full life of 60 years has caused the Ministry of Housing and Local Government to issue a statement to local authorities on the dismantling of these bungalows. The circular, which contains results of examination of the bungalows, has led to questions being raised as to the suitability of aluminium for building purposes including dwellings. Since technical aspects of the circular with a bearing on corrosion are of great interest, extracts are published below, followed by explanations of the deterioration and a general answer to possible questions.