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by jethkl 816 days ago
One amazing feature of Lustron houses is that their enameled exterior has aged amazingly well. I live near several of them, and all of them, without exception, appear to have survived 7 decades in a harsh northern climate. The enamel appears to be colorfast, does not chip or stain, and the material must be nearly indestructible. It isn't obvious from the photos, but the roofs are also enameled, and I believe all the houses near me still have the original roofs. I'm guessing the individual panels are basically impossible to replace or repair. They have survived well in a very tough environment.
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I don't know if it's mentioned in the article, but is living in these particularly noisy in rain/wind? How is sound transmission in general within them?
One of the strength of Weber kettles (Charcoal cookers) is that they are enamel, not painted and unless chipped or dented can last a long time.