6 Great PREFAB HOMES #10

welcome to cgs tech prefabricated homes more commonly referred to as prefab homes or just prefabs refer to the type of building practice where the components or even the whole structure are designed and manufactured at an off-site facility and then shipped to the building site where it's assembled and finished this way of construction offers many advantages to both the builder and the home buyer in this video we'll take a look at some companies each offering unique styles of prefabs this is part 10 of our prefab home series for more information please check out the links in the description [Music] kentucky-based company box vana builds contemporary small homes made out of advanced composite material called light pan light pan is a fiberglass reinforced polymer that weighs far less than wood concrete or steel while still being incredibly strong the company which is the exclusive provider of light pan in north america uses sheets or panels of it to create modular buildings that are lighter cheaper and have high energy efficiency standards the reduced weight of the material allows for larger panels meaning fewer pieces to configure resulting in faster and easier assembly light pan panels seal airtight with no thermal bridging allowing for true temperature control and net zero energy efficiency currently the company is offering five models in sizes from 120 to 1400 square feet each home has adaptable layouts and comes with options such as full-size appliances granite countertops radiant flooring and solar panel or off-grid generator the prices start at about thirty five thousand dollars for the smaller backyard unit called sicily and go up to one hundred and ninety five thousand dollars for the largest freeport model the company is driven by a passion for affordable housing sustainable materials and modern building box vana delivers nationwide in the u.s the team at house me has presented the latest addition to their prefab line a small high-tech dwelling called this 120 square foot structure is designed with ultimate convenience in mind it comes delivered plug and play with no groundworks required is permit free and can be installed in as little as one hour the micro house caters mainly to the rental market but can serve as any kind of adjacent dwelling unit each unit comes with a keyless entry and a home remote app where the password can be set for the tenants the small portable structure has a sleek modern look both inside and out the exterior is composed of rounded fiberglass and stainless steel while the interior is layered with wooden elements and illuminated by natural light the living space is move-in ready with a small kitchen double bed bathroom and plenty of storage space micro house comes in two versions first the lite version priced at about fifty thousand dollars and a pro version costing about seventy thousand dollars featuring more high-end finishes air and water purification systems as well as water and power backup systems along with the hvac and multimedia systems already included in the lite version the home which is currently available in the us is energy efficient with low operating costs and permit free built making it potentially a great income producing asset modal is a designer and builder of prefab accessory dwelling units based in salt lake city utah accessory dwelling units commonly called adus are detached backyard guest homes that can serve as office space studio rental unit guest house a place to put elders or youngsters and so on due to the affordable housing crisis demand for these adu structures has dramatically increased in recent years state and local governments are increasingly passing friendly adu legislation as a solution to the problem from the homeowner's perspective there are multiple benefits of having an adu in your backyard they can make efficient use of unused backyard space and often pay for themselves since they can be rented out to generate additional income also adus are generally increasing the value of the property they sit on despite the benefits and friendly regulatory environment placing an adu in your backyard can be difficult costly and time consuming to do modal solution to this problem is to provide a full turnkey service their team manages the entire process from permitting to delivery for the customers to complete on budget on time and with as little hassle as possible the company offers four models a pod a studio one bed and two bedroom units in terms of design they are sleek and modern looking and come with electrical plumbing air conditioning furniture a kitchen and full-size bathroom customization options and upgrades are available homes are shipped 100 finished leaving very little on-site work to be done pricing starts at just under two hundred thousand dollars for the smallest model up to two hundred and fifty thousand for the largest one and is all inclusive including permits site work water lines sewer craning installation site cleanup and everything else needed able nook is a flat packed site-assembled modular home kit made from aluminum structural framing and structural insulated panels that snap together to form floors walls and roof adjustable leg jacks allow the able nook to be deployed on uneven terrain cutting the costs of poured foundations or ground leveling ablenook's proprietary technology and simplicity of connections make assembly a task anyone can do without the need for tools the design is based on modules that can be expanded combined or stacked together to create any size facility a single able nook module has 64 square feet or six square meters of interior space and can be assembled in as little as two hours the floor plan can be configured according to each buyer's personal needs and taste ablenook is designed to offer all of the amenities of modern living and provide a platform for off-grid living solutions the process of getting one is mostly turnkey the company will survey the land take care of permits and do all the necessary tasks for a hassle-free experience able nook comes with a 10-year warranty and all the parts used in its construction are replaceable so it can last as long as it's maintained pricing starts at 85 000 the company is located in tampa florida and ships to north america and can even arrange to ship worldwide california-based eco steel specializes in pre-fabricated custom steel buildings and as of recently a line called micro homes meant as prefab adjacent dwelling units their component system is derived from buildings commonly used for insulated steel warehouses and large industrial projects prefabricated steel components are adapted to fit the unique demands of modern commercial and residential projects ecosteel strives to design eco-friendly building systems using recycled steel and high r-value insulated steel panels eco steel's building shells consist of a structural steel frame and a pre-finished insulated metal roof with wall panels the tongue and groove design creates a continuous insulated cocoon preventing air leaks while insulated wall panels are a common choice they can be substituted or combined with masonry stone concrete wood glass or other architectural wall treatments the versatility and flexibility of the eco steel's building system allow for a myriad of sizes shapes designs and finishes eco steel's micro homes have all the benefits of company steel construction systems giving them strength fire resistance and energy efficiency while having an attractive design currently the company offers three designs ranging from one to three bedrooms micro homes can move from concept to occupancy in as little as 90 days eco steel's team will work with you from the initial feasibility study 3d modeling permits and so on until everything is completed and move-in ready ecosteel has 13 shipping points in the us from a small town of jamaica vermont jamaica cottage shop is a prefab manufacturer that specializes in tiny homes cabins sheds and other homesteading structures their structures have a traditional wooden aesthetic with post and beam construction and are offered in multiple package types the most common are home kits where the parts necessary to build the structure come in a package and the owner takes care of assembly either by themselves or by hiring a contractor kits range in the extent of materials provided and include frame only kits complete kits which include things as siding roofing doors windows and diy plants then three seasons kits that add in a vapor barrier and an insulated floor system and most comprehensive the four seasons kit which includes additional interior sheathing upgraded mill work with energy efficient doors and windows as well as high r-value insulation all kits are pre-cut color-coded and have a set of detailed step-by-step plans with a toll-free technical support line these kits are especially suited for di wires as buyers can save money by assembling the homes themselves buyers located in the northeast u.s also have the option to purchase homes already assembled that come delivered as one unit materials for electricity plumbing and interior furnishings can be purchased as upgrades sold separately their most popular cabin the vermont cabin is an elegant and versatile structure that comes in several sizes starting at about 32 thousand dollars since its founding in 1995 jamaica cottage shop has become one of vermont's fastest growing companies with over 2 000 buildings sold annually thanks for watching we'll have more exciting videos coming soon stay tuned

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Length: 11min 4sec (664 seconds)

Published: Fri Oct 01 2021