You will find rows of sturdy, well-built Brick Cottages and Minimalist Traditional homes that served as original company housing. These homes are famous for their durability, but as an inspector, I focus on aging infrastructure, such as original galvanized piping or ungrounded electrical systems common in these builds. In newer sections of Alcoa, you’ll see Contemporary Two-Story homes and Modern Ranchers that cater to families who want to be close to the airport and the "Greenbelt" park system. We also keep an eye out for the rare "Alcoa Care-Free" homes—mid-century marvels built largely of aluminum as a showcase for the company’s product.