Schools across the country have been closed due to concerns about (RAAC), now fears are growing that other buildings could also be affected. 

MyBuilder.com, a platform that matches reliable tradespeople to homeowners, has put together a guide to help homeowners if they have any concerns about RAAC in their property, and what steps to take if there’s an issue.

RAAC is a product that was regularly used between the 1950s and the 1990s, most commonly in public buildings such as schools.

However, it is now believed that it was potentially used in residential homes, in particular council housing, as it was cheap and widely available at that time. Many of these homes will now have passed into private ownership.

Andy Simms, an expert from MyBuilder.com, said that if homeowners have concerns, they can enlist the support of experts to identify if RAAC has been used in their property.

“If your home was built between the 50s and 90s, and particularly if it has an area of flat roofing, it’s worth checking for RAAC. We hope that in the majority of cases, RAAC won’t be present, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution and get it looked at.”