Quite interesting windows, quite different than what we have in the US. I like how the tall sashes pivot vertically while the two-high portions have a fanlight sash that tilts out.
Thank you for the video. Was very interesting to see the history of the properties in a documentary demolition. They came down like a house made of cards. A bit scary. Wouldn't want to sneeze inside or the walls would probably blow out.
These dwelling provided a roof and warmth over many a head post WW2 in Europe. Ive seen similar in Austria, Germany and England. Many are demolished due to structural decay, insufficient insulation, electricals and plumbing and increased land values. C'est la vie.
Nice video only orlits iv seen with flat roofs Their was orlits in my home town of Irvine they were demolished in the 90s The concrete frames had deteriorated and made them unsafe The ones in the video have lasted a lot longer Some of them have had the roofs propped up and the external walls rebuilt with bricks
I lived in these houses and can honestly say they were wonderful. Huge compared to most council houses, yes they were cold when we were growing up..but no more than any other house without central heating. For all of you that have said they were just shells. They were people homes!! May just be a building to you...but we were chucked out of them with little compensation for anything and not even what the houses were worth. Can't believe this sort of video is on UTube for all to see. Disgusting really!
when it comes to watching demolitions nothing draws a crowd more than a good shovel operator and seeing them load trucks . thanks it looks easy but its not . but this guy knows what hes doing.
After the war there was a desperate need for housing, so these pre-fabricated houses were designed. They were only supposed to be used for 10 years, until something more permanent was built. Over 50 years later they were still being used.
The British know how to build a good roof. Everyone here in the states has shingles made of the same felt asphalt, tabs go missing after a breeze and you have to replace them every few years! I don't know why we don't have more slate and tile over here!
Surprising dexterity throwing different materials into respective piles .
Great operator skill
Best operator i've ever seen ... awesome vid !
Excellant video! Thank Yuo. The Operator is excellent at his job. The Orlit Houses appear to be substandard in construction.
I lived in a prefab in Nottingham for a short while. The most comfortable digs I ever had.
Quite interesting windows, quite different than what we have in the US. I like how the tall sashes pivot vertically while the two-high portions have a fanlight sash that tilts out.
Thank you for the video. Was very interesting to see the history of the properties in a documentary demolition. They came down like a house made of cards. A bit scary. Wouldn't want to sneeze inside or the walls would probably blow out.
Once the frame is removed nothing is supporting the blocks that’s why they came down as easy
The operator makes it look easy
They look so easy to knock down.
This operator could pick ur nose with that thing he's so good 👍👍
I know, he's unbelievable.
These dwelling provided a roof and warmth over many a head post WW2 in Europe. Ive seen similar in Austria, Germany and England. Many are demolished due to structural decay, insufficient insulation, electricals and plumbing and increased land values. C'est la vie.
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Nice video only orlits iv seen with flat roofs
Their was orlits in my home town of Irvine they were demolished in the 90s
The concrete frames had deteriorated and made them unsafe
The ones in the video have lasted a lot longer
Some of them have had the roofs propped up and the external walls rebuilt with bricks
Only a government “program” would tear down apartment buildings that appear structurally sound but in need of a serious make over. What a shame.
I lived in these houses and can honestly say they were wonderful. Huge compared to most council houses, yes they were cold when we were growing up..but no more than any other house without central heating.
For all of you that have said they were just shells. They were people homes!! May just be a building to you...but we were chucked out of them with little compensation for anything and not even what the houses were worth.
Can't believe this sort of video is on UTube for all to see. Disgusting really!
Sad fact echoes of laughter once went through them walls some bad times and all the memories now a pile of bricks
a very good crane operator
Would like to see how this would survive an earthquake
when it comes to watching demolitions nothing draws a crowd more than a good shovel operator and seeing them load trucks . thanks it looks easy but its not . but this guy knows what hes doing.
Are they some kind of subsidized housing?.... they look very cheaply built to me
After the war there was a desperate need for housing, so these pre-fabricated houses were designed. They were only supposed to be used for 10 years, until something more permanent was built. Over 50 years later they were still being used.
well that machine know how to bring the house down lol
Not the most attractive structures, but I bet there was some sweet mid century decor at one time.
Is this Green Wrythe Lane in Carshalton? Used to pass them going to the Tech.
Yes. It's all new houses there now.
Thanks, haven't been down there for over 50 years. Is the technical college still there?
@@HighWealder Yep, still there.
That house would not withstand a single earthquake in Chile..
So who made a fortune out of this shitty decision? You can bet someone did.
They've now got more problems with the new houses that replaced them, than they did with these.
Wrecking Ralph !!
Make room for something taller
Felt roofs....acceptable for a garden shed but not a house.
The British know how to build a good roof. Everyone here in the states has shingles made of the same felt asphalt, tabs go missing after a breeze and you have to replace them every few years! I don't know why we don't have more slate and tile over here!
This operator could show both the American and European guys a thing or two.
No messing around or dragging it out, just get on with it.
You realize this was filmed in Scotland - Europe?
@@RSBritain it’s filmed in Surrey still still Europe though
I have to tell you; I THOROUGHLY enjoyed watching these old, useless, pieces of shit buildings being destroyed !!!
Pure crap architecture. Served their purpose. Knock em down.