Prefab-Modular
If you are tuned into the green scene you will notice that there is a lot of buzz with prefab homes. It has been proven that this is one of the best ways to build homes, especially energy efficient affordable homes. I know some people are resistant to prefab homes and think of them as they would a Mobile or Manufactured home. While there are similarities they are very different also. Prefabs/Modular homes are always placed on a permanent foundation and are built to local code. These homes for the most part are (built) put together on site. The home may be shipped to the site in modular form or in prefabricated panels.
One of the main advantages of a Prefab/Modular home is it is vastly more energy efficient than a Mobile, Manufactured home and most site built homes. Most of the Prefabs/Modular Builders have moved to the green side of the building debate. Another advantage is you can have a unique design…not just another elevation on the same floor plan.
As I have stated here before it is much more efficient to build homes in a factory than to build on site. Just the reduction in waste is worth moving to a prefab concept. You can also achieve higher quality in the end product. You will also have less impact on the build site.
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