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Old 05-05-2008, 06:20 PM
Roshan Roshan is offline
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Originally Posted by Fanny View Post
Is this a myth?

I've read on bb's that the combination of high temperatures, and salty deposit substrata can mean that concrete doesn't have the life span that we are accustomed to in temperate, western climes. Consequently it is possible that tower blocks are demolished after 20 - 25 years.

Where's the evidence and can it be backed up with quality civil engineering proof? Having purchased myself in, Dubai, I was hoping for my apartment to be around for a lot more than 20 odd years.

Should I be worried or is it scaremongering?
Scare mongering is more like it. Structures should last more than 20 years considering how advanced construction has gone.

In the event of a demolition what happens to the investor. Would he get compensation from the developer and a new space in the re development. Does anyone have any answers to this.

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Roshan
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