Undertaking the construction of a new home can present some timely issues. In many areas of the country, one might find that extreme weather conditions can present delays and getting building supplies to the site can hinder as well. All of these can mean more time before you, the homeowner, can actually occupy your new residence.
Panelized homes offer prospective customers a new approach to construction of those “dream homes” while avoiding many of the pitfalls that can occur in on-site building. The concept is to cut down on construction time with pre-fabricated walls that arrive ready to put in place. Another plus is that none of these materials have been subjected to the weather as all work is completed within a controlled environment prior to shipment to the site.
In years past, there were only a few floor plans from which to select your prospective home. However, today many companies offer the consumer the option to go beyond the “package/kit” deal by presenting individualized plans. By working with their contractors and architects, you can have that home you have always wished for in a timely manner. From the mountain chalet to the Southwestern designed adobe, it is all possible with the panelized home. All plans must meet local building codes even in areas where hurricanes can present problems.
As many have seen the TV shows where buildings go up in record time, less than a week, this exact “pre-framed” concept is utilized to accomplish their deadline. This unique process is not only a time-saver but cost-saver on labor as well. Most manufactured sheets can easily be managed by a work crew of no more than three. You would need multiple crew members for the on-site construction project. It is possible to save up to 40% in both time and expenditures.
Many of these panelized homes will be sold as the shell only which will leave the finishing of the interior to the discretion of the homeowner. This “open wall system” leaves all the electrical, plumbing and inside incomplete. The alternative is the “closed wall system” which arrives completed even down to the insulation and interior wall. In either case, this all comes down to an earlier move-in date for your family.