Modular Homes Shelter The Body Comfort The Soul
With the passage of time, construction techniques have evolved considerably from castles to mud thatches, and mansions to shanties. The wide array of accommodations available today, whether it be residential, commercial or institutional, are strongly influenced by environmental considerations and various other factors. Thus, a need is felt for building homes that are environment-friendly, and are better than the conventional stick-built homes. This is where modular homes come into play.
The unique sectional prefabricated buildings, called modular homes, are built in climate-controlled factories whilst reducing the chances of weather related delays or problems. The fact further eliminates the possibility that wet materials will be used in building the modular home. Instead, the modules are constructed in a remote facility and then transported to the intended site of use. At the home site, the modules are placed on a pre-made foundation and assembled into a single building.
As the multiple sections of modular homes are built in factories, manufacturers are able to utilise tools that are unavailable to the site builder. Further, modular construction offers endless design possibilities and styles for homes to choose from. From the plethora of options, individuals can select the home that best suits their respective needs. Thus, it can be rightly said that modular homes are better quality, and are relatively flexible construction than their site-built counterparts.
Furthermore, the time taken to build a modular home is 1/3rd of that needed to construct an on-site home. As the building time is reduced by concurrent site work and home construction, it is possible to shift into the new home within weeks of selecting it. Built with latest construction techniques and quality engineering, modular homes are also considered to feature greater energy efficiency. Economical to own, these homes are also comfortable to live in, regardless of the weather.
The only similarity between conventional site-built homes and modular homes are the stringent building codes conformed by builders. Designing and construction of the homes are carried out in compliance with the code of state, where the home is to be shipped for installation. All building plans are also properly reviewed before the construction of a modular home. With reduced time, no delays, no-show subs and other such factors, cost overruns are unheard of in modular industry.
Last but not the least, the engineered construction materials used in building modules are utilized, and the excess materials are able to be recycled. Thus, modular home construction is environmentally friendlier than the conventional site-built counterparts. With various benefits for the home owner and virtually no threat to the environment, modular homes have gained prevalence in each and every corner of the world. They not just shelter the body, but also comfort the soul.
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