Whilst this method of building is stable, it contains serious drawbacks:
- The foundation is not insulated, hence damp can form
- Depending on the construction, but also through thermal stress, cracks and splitting can arise, through which damp can creep
- Thermal bridges lead to condensation on the interior walls, this leads to a build up of mildew, mouldy smells and a general poor living condition.
- Noise travels throughout the house
- The steep rise in energy is due to the lack of insulation, affecting heating in the winter and cooling in the summer
- Cold internal walls provide drafts and an unpleasant atmosphere
- Costs are merely relocated elsewhere: building costs are minimized and selling price is maximized. Notably in flats, enormous energy-consuming heating and cooling systems are installed at a later date at the expense of the purchaser to compensate for poor build quality.
- The upkeep of such poor building is expensive and laborious, and after a few years external walls look shabby and uncared for.
- In a nutshell, poor build quality leads to a quick devaluation in the property.
