Shiyan Prefabricated Houses

Shiyan's prefabricated houses face issues such as aging, safety hazards, and difficulties in renovation, with some areas already planned for renovation or demolition.

A prefabricated house on Jinan Road in Maojian District, Shiyan, was built in 1980 and is now 45 years old, representing a typical prefabricated structure. The house currently has numerous problems, including cracks on the walls and floor, severe wall chalking, and prominent rusting of drainage pipes. Due to excessive aging, even with a waterproof layer, the roof still leaks continuously during prolonged rain or snow. Originally serving as a single dormitory building for the Old Metal Recycling Company, the house was included in the renovation plan for the old residential area in Huochezhan Community in 2021, with the renovation project starting in April 2022. However, during the renovation process, after on-site inspection, the construction team determined that renovation work such as roof waterproofing, interior and exterior wall painting, and sewer unclogging could cause irreparable damage to the house, so the renovation was not carried out. Currently, Maojian District is planning and designing an urban renewal project for the Huochezhan area, which includes house demolition and relocation. The area where this house is located is within the project scope, but the project is still in the planning and application stage.

There are also serious issues with prefabricated houses on Guangchang West Street in Chengguan Town, Yunyang District. A dilapidated two-story house at No. 24 on this street, built in the 1970s, was successfully demolished. The upper floor of the house was brick-wood structure, while the lower floor was prefabricated, covering an area of about 500 square meters. The house, which once served as a workshop for the toilet paper factory under the former Agricultural Machinery Bureau, had a collapsed roof and cracked walls due to long-term disrepair, posing significant safety hazards, and was ultimately demolished to eliminate potential risks.

From these cases, it can be seen that some prefabricated houses in Shiyan have experienced varying degrees of aging and damage due to their long construction time, which not only affects living safety but also poses difficulties for renovation work. Relevant departments are also actively planning renovation projects to improve residents' living environments.