A prefabricated house can be moved into quickly: Since the construction company puts the prefabricated parts together within a few days, there is neither a shell in the strict sense nor a lengthy drying time. As a result, this type of building meets the expectations of builders who like things to be uncomplicated and comfortable. In today's article you will find out why there has been more and more talk about prefabricated houses in recent years.
From the Middle Ages to today – the development of prefabricated houses
Leonardo da Vinci is considered the forefather of buildings constructed from finished elements. In 1494 he built a house on the banks of the Tigris that consisted entirely of prefabricated elements. The half-timbered houses are evidence of medieval prefabricated wooden construction. The modern prefabricated house ultimately developed from the wooden houses that were built in the USA during the gold rush. In Germany, the prefabricated house market has been booming since the 1960s. Back then, builders often purchased so-called type houses from mail order. Today it is growingPrefabricated construction industryfaster than the market as a whole. In 2013, 9,341 builders in Germany received approval for prefabricated one- or two-family houses. This corresponds to an increase of 9.6 percent compared to the previous year. Overall, there was only an increase of 3.3 percent in building permits for private homes during this period.
Companies in the United States distributed manufactured homes through mail order as early as the 1940s. Today, 90 percent of all homes in the USA are built using wood system construction.
The cheap and comfortable alternative to solid houses
There are many reasons why a customer chooses a prefabricated dream home. These points in particular are crucial to the fact that more and more future...Prefabricated housesprefer:
• Short construction time
• Hardly any complications
• Permanently low operating costs
• Cost transparency
• Fixed prices and dates
• Base plate that allows construction in difficult terrain
• Show houses help with the selection of the house
• Manufacturer's service even after the building has been completed
Numerous possible construction methods create a lot of scope
There are very few mass-produced homes in Germany these days. The client designs more than two thirds of the prefabricated houses together with the manufacturer. He has all the freedom to do what he wantsto fulfill dream. The construction is sufficientfrom wooden houses to low-energy houses:
Lightweight construction
Here the relevant companies produce the individual elements in lightweight steel or wooden construction. Wood panel construction is the most common technique. For this purpose, the construction companies use planked wooden frames filled with insulating materials. In contrast to solid construction, it is a dry type of production. After construction, the building shell is immediately tight and can withstand any weather.
Solid construction
Manufacturers rarely offer prefabricated houses in solid construction. With this type of construction, the company prefabricates the walls from reinforced concrete, concrete blocks or bricks and transports them to the location. This type of construction is noticeably more expensive than the variants mentioned above.
You can choose from single-story bungalows and one-story houses with or without a basement. These can be both single-family and two-family homes.
Individual wishes – the path to your dream home
The builders always have a big say in the design of their own home. This begins with planning the floor plan and ends with selecting the roof. Carports, bay windows, balconies or terraces complete the customers' ideas. By installing an elevator, the builder can easily make his dream home barrier-free.
The clients also decide on insulation packages, installations, heating systems and much more. The design of the interior is also left to the homeowners. They choose the wall colors or wallpaper, the sanitary facilities and the floor coverings themselves. Living comfort comes first. It is up to them to decide whether they decide on a turnkey building or whether they want to make additional contributions of their own.
Technical additions for more living comfort and safety
In addition to modern heating technologies such as wood pellet heaters or solar systems, this is what is particularly important in the 21st centurySmart Homea significant role. This technology offers the residents a level of living comfort that they will no longer want to be without in the future. They can operate blinds and windows remotely or regulate their heating using their laptop or smartphone. Using simple settings, the building itself turns off the lights or arms the alarm system. Thanks to this innovation, the resident no longer has to carry out various routine tasks themselves. He can even control his networked house while on the go.
A low burden on health
Wood as a material has the ability to absorb water vapor from moist air and release it back into dry air. It therefore regulates the room climate, which must never be too humid. Because for the well-being of people there is oneconstant humiditybetween 40 and 60 percent is ideal. Using wood as a buffer for moist and extremely dry air creates a pleasant indoor climate in a completely natural way. This ensures well-being and security.
In addition, the German Fertigbau Quality Association (QDF), which includes the leading manufacturers of prefabricated wooden houses, sets the highest standards for the compatibility of the building materials used. For this reason, no company treats the wooden surfaces with chemical agents. In addition, manufacturers of prefabricated houses offer alternatives made of flax or cork instead of insulation materials with CFCs.
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