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BBC Scotland News reporter Steven Godden tells the story of Jimmy Vallance, a resident of Tillicoultry who was given just two hours’ notice to leave his home after Raac concrete was discovered in the roof of the building. Jimmy, who had lived in the top floor flat for over 40 years without any issues, reflects on the sudden upheaval that landed him in temporary accommodation with no furniture of his own.
Raac, short for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, is a lightweight material used in construction between the 1950s and 1990s. Despite being a cheaper alternative to standard concrete, Raac has a limited lifespan of about 30 years and is prone to structural failure when exposed to moisture. The Health and Safety Executive warns that Raac may collapse without warning due to its degraded state beyond its lifespan.
Living in temporary accommodation for 15 months had a significant impact on Jimmy’s physical and mental health. The stress of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the affected buildings led to him suffering from seizures and being put into an induced coma for 24 hours. While the conversation now revolves around repairing the flats, Jimmy and other homeowners are grappling with financial burdens and a lack of clarity on what steps to take.
Frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of support, residents have formed a campaign group to push for answers from Clackmannanshire Council. The group has reached out to Scotland’s housing minister, Paul McLennan, seeking a dedicated Raac remediation fund to address the widespread issue. Jimmy expresses a desire for closure and resolution to the ongoing saga, emphasizing the need to move on from the difficulties and uncertainties that have plagued him and his wife during this challenging period
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