PREFABRICATED OR INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSES,
WHAT ARE THEY?
Prefabricated houses are those in which some or all of its elements are manufactured previously and in a different place from where it will be its final location. This place are workshops or specialized factories, which brings a much more rigorous quality value to the execution of the project.
The industrialization of these houses can be done through two processes:
Partial industrialization
They are those that one or more of its parts are previously manufactured in the workshop and then assembled at the final location. These parts are usually the structure, facades and roof, being necessary to carry out interior and exterior finishing works once the assembly is done on site.
Modular houses
This type of houses are built by dividing the building into different modules, which once completely manufactured will be joined on the ground. This modality allows the house to leave the factory practically finished, being necessary few finishing works after the assembly on the ground.
At VAMHOUSE we work with both construction processes, looking for the most suitable and optimal choice for the project and the client’s wishes. Each client has different priorities and objectives, so we want to treat each project in a personalized and particular way.
ADVANTAGES OF
INDUSTRIALIZED AND MODULAR HOUSES
All these advantages are the basis of any type of industrialized or modular house. As an additional value, depending on the type of material chosen for the composition of the house, other additional technical features can be obtained:
PROJECT DEFINITION
Every industrialized house needs a fully defined and specified project to be able to start its manufacture. Therefore, a well elaborated previous design is the key to avoid deviations of deadlines and costs, since any problem or technical solution that arises is solved before starting its construction. This does not mean that these houses do not allow extensions or the creation of new spaces in the future: you can foresee and develop the project with these premises so that this possibility is always within your reach.
TIMELINES
The time planning of this type of house follows a very clear definition broken down into 3 phases: DEFINITION, MANUFACTURE and ASSEMBLY. The construction process in the workshop offers the availability of materials, tools and specialized personnel at all times, thus gaining execution time. With proper management of all its phases, lead times can be reduced by up to two thirds compared to a non-industrialized project.
COSTS
A well-defined previous design allows a better control of costs, since through the measurements and the choice of materials a clearer and more closed budget is achieved. These systems make a more exhaustive economic analysis, which allows you to adjust the project and save money, avoiding surprises and unexpected additional expenses. Depending on the type of house and the materials chosen, the average cost can vary between 1100€/m2 and 1800€/m2. If desired, at VAMHOUSE we also work with standardized houses whose specifications are offered in a catalogue, which helps to make a quicker choice and to economize the project.
QUALITY OF EXECUTION
The standardization and manufacture in specialized workshop makes the construction of the components of these houses is done more efficiently. Anchoring of elements, fastening of insulation, application of waterproofing, finishing of facades, and many other processes can be executed with greater control and precision, being better supervised by technicians who are always in the workshop, and later also verify in situ the assembly of the different parts of the building. A correct execution will avoid problems of cold/heat losses, condensation, deficient joints, etc., which will favour a more adequate use of air conditioning and heating and thus a higher energy efficiency.
SUSTAINABILITY
In projects of this type, waste generation is directly reduced and waste separation and recycling are better managed. The optimization of resources and materials in a single point of manufacture favors less consumption and pollution of our environment. These houses can also be composed of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials and achieve very high levels of sustainability by obtaining certifications and internationally recognized standards such as Leed, Bream or Passivhaus.
TYPES OF HOUSES
The structure and envelope of this type of house can be made with different materials, all of them fulfilling the same benefits as any other house, whether industrialized or traditional construction.
The most common types of houses currently on the market are:
Wood
GALVANIZED STEEL
CONTAINERS
PREFABRICATED CONCRETE
STRAW
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