Prefab homes

For the last ten years at least, the internet was a place full of resentment towards the millennials that unlike their parents from the baby boomer generation or Gen X seemed not to want to grow up and have any responsibilities. There were countless social studies and interviews that show exactly how different the world in which millennials should thrive now is different than 50 years ago where people...

Modular homes built in the UK and Europe today, are expected to last at least 60 years . Most of the manufacturers who offer a building warranty for this long, only cover the structural components of the house . Still, the average lifespan of a modular house depends on numerous factors. Factors to consider when determining the longevity of modular homes: Quality of the materials Build quality...

You have heard of all the wonderful benefits of prefab houses, and you are ready to jump into this next phase of your life. But wait — how will you afford it? The good news is that while you can invest in the luxury modular homes for sale, there are also many budget-friendly options on the market. Learn more about how you can find prefab homes that won't break the bank. Modern Style Modular Houses...

The main difference between a modular and a prefab home is that modular is a very specific type of prefab construction while prefab is a more generic term that refers to all prefabricated construction methods. Since at least 70% of the construction of a modular house takes place off-site, modular homes are considered a type of prefab. There are 4 main different types of prefab houses in the UK and Europe....

Prefab homes are considered an attractive way to get onto the property ladder. But can you get a mortgage on a prefab house? Yes – but you'll need to go through slightly different channels than when getting a conventional home loan. Our guide explains how to get a mortgage for a prefab home, the process of finding lenders for financing manufactured homes and everything you need to know when you buy a...

Prefabrication building isn't new. It is believed that some degree of prefabrication was used even in Roman times for constructing administrational buildings in the empire. Prefabricated building also came into use during the industrial area with prefabricated metallic structures and elements.  Since then, prefabrication has evolved and specialised, and could represent the future of construction for...

Prefabricated building - also known as offsite manufacturing - is the umbrella name given to construction methods that use structures or components built at a different location than the location of use. The construction of the prefabricated elements usually occurs in a factory that specialises in this type of process. After being designed and manufactured, the elements are then transported to the building...