7 Great PREFAB HOMES #7

hi and welcome to cool gadgets and stuff prefab construction is when a builder constructs a building in a factory either in sections or as a whole and then delivers it on site where it's completed this way of construction is becoming more mainstream because it offers many advantages to both the builder and the home buyer this is part 7 in our prefab home series we'll try to cover the prices but for more information please check out the links in the description below [Music] custom container living located just outside of kansas city utilizes shipping containers to build full-time homes vacation cabins rentals and business properties each home that rolls out of their shop is unique to the desires of the customers shipping containers are made of steel and are designed to withstand the harsh and rigorous conditions of inner sea transport because of their rigid structure there is no need for traditional foundation they can be placed on simple piers foundation and can even be disassembled and moved in the future if the owner desires to the company uses closed cell spray foam insulation in walls and ceilings for comfortable indoor conditions for the exterior you may choose to go with a bare industrial metal look or opt out for a more traditional look by adding exterior siding it takes between 8 to twelve weeks for them to build a custom container home the homes range from thirty thousand over a hundred and fifty thousand dollars depending on the size and the customization prices for base models are displayed on their website and the custom quote builder lets you design your container home and get a fairly accurate price assessment based on the selected options the company will only provide the home you'll need to take care of the site work hiring a contractor and other aspects of the home building process homes are expensive and in today's uncertain job markets it can be a significant risk to take on a large home mortgage for anyone looking for more affordable housing options the do-it-yourself home kits can offer substantial savings shelter kit in business since 1970 has been designing and producing kit buildings for assembly by owners with no prior building experience their kits include homes barns garages workshops and more the sturdy post and beam framing system allows for creating open floor plans and the custom placement of doors windows and lofts the kits are designed for people who want to construct their own building for cost savings and the satisfaction of assembling it themselves the kit can generally be built in four to 20 days by two people depending on the size of the kit all of the components are carefully pre-cut eliminating hundreds of measurements cuts and other operations that are necessary in typical construction and allow for a fuss-free assembly process without power tools lifts or cranes a detailed construction manual is included specifically written for every kit all of the components are clearly labeled and designed for easy and fast assembly by two people the company also offers free technical support before during and after your project the kit includes all the materials necessary to build a complete weather-tight shell including the frame siding sheathing hardware roofing and subfloors the kits do not include interior materials windows and doors as part of the base price the company offers an assortment of their most popular kits with no design fee and with quicker availability prices are displayed on their website home kits are undoubtedly less expensive than contractor built homes and even than most modular in prefab homes however it is worth noting that the kit itself represents only a part of the total construction cost usually about 30 to 50 percent foundation land permits shipping specialized trades like plumber and electrician will cost just as much and you will have to manage it all yourself if you're willing to trade some sweat equity and can manage projects then shelter kit homes can offer a great alternative recently launched wielderwise is bridging the gap between the tiny house and rv market with their unique lightweight modular two-story tiny house on wheels its features include raising roof modular capabilities easy towing elevator lift and off-grid capabilities perhaps its most prominent feature is the rising roof that converts into a two-story tiny house on wheels one of the first on the market when parked it initiates the second story at the push of a button actuators lift the roof to offer six foot six inches of headroom when locked into place edges are sealed to maintain a comfortable environment inside and when on the road the roof will lower to standard road safe heights wielder wise can be towed by most full-size suvs and half-ton trucks the home's essential components are built as removable module components that can be easily assembled upgraded and customized modules can fit into a shipping container allowing for easy drop shipping directly to the customer's address each piece fits together and locks into place without the need for welding or construction experience it also eliminates the need for an expensive crane and a team of laborers to do the job proprietary structural components are made of lightweight interlocking aluminum and plastic panels that create a very strong exterior layers of composite panels and thick eps foam insulation make this home suitable for all four seasons off-grid options are available as well the company is near its completion of its first functional production unit and it's currently taking pre-orders for 59 000 you can get one yourself deliveries are expected to begin later in 2021 indy dwell is a public benefit company with a mission to deliver healthy durable and energy efficient homes at an affordable price their model is to establish partnerships with local foundations investors non-profits governments and economic development groups to bring indy dwell factories to communities in need of jobs and affordable housing note that they are a builder to builder provider and do not offer single-family homes on a one-off basis they make single and multi-family modular homes of recycled shipping containers or custom-built metal frames each 320 square foot module is priced at about forty thousand dollars and are combined to create any size building by the time the homes are done there is no resembling to a modular container design they can be optimized in any way to meet the needs of the development units are placed on a permanent foundation and once installed are considered the exact same as site built they are insulated with foam and fiberglass and come move in ready with a water heater appliances and hvac setup the company currently operates two factories located in idaho and colorado and wants to expand further in areas where there are organizations to partner with and communities in need of jobs current projects include housing for the homeless in san jose housing for people recovering from addiction in colorado and homes for veterans in washington the quick garden is one of the largest producers and suppliers of log cabins wooden garages and carports and other garden buildings in the united kingdom and europe their vast assortment of timber structures made of scandinavian spruce wood ranges from six square meter sheds to over 150 square meter residential cabins the log cabin homes feature all the basic components of comfortable living all year long a living space a bedroom a restroom as well as thermal insulation composed of double wooden walls with an air gap in between and additional insulation boards the company can also tailor and upgrade any design based on your ideas and desires the company delivers to the mainland uk and europe and offers a 10-year guarantee the building should be treated annually with an oil-based preserver or paint to protect the timber from rotting molding wood splitting or insects quick garden log cabins garages carports and sheds are made as diy products and come with a detailed assembly manual however upon the request their assembly team can install it for you as well as construct foundations and carry out the plumbing electricity insulation wood treatment and guttering work the building installation takes from one day for small and middle-sized buildings to up to four days for bigger ones prices for every model are displayed on their website where you can also select different installation packages and add-ons kit house makes modern prefab modules that transform open spaces into anything you want home office guest house country cabin accessory dwelling units and even commercial properties their designs feature a modern square look with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors and are built with structural insulated panels out of kit house's southern california factory standard models are numbered k-3 to k-9 referring to the number of panels used to construct each module they vary from modules as small as 81 square feet starting at 27 000 to as large as 490 square feet starting at 105 000 for the basic version add-ons and upgrades include bathroom kitchen deck different finishes and more kit house proprietary construction method utilizes lightweight aluminum posts and beams that connect by a special locking system that eliminates conventional fastening methods it also makes it possible to link modules together and even disassemble and reassemble them in another location the construction is impervious to rust termites and mold and it never needs painting it can be site constructed in days without the use of heavy equipment steel adjustable bases usually require no foundation work but that depends on the sights units can be built by customers themselves but the company recommends using their installers because the kits require special tools to build the bunkie is a small prefabricated dwelling that comes in six distinct models that can be combined with a large range of interior options to fit anyone's lifestyle the models measure between 96 and 106 square feet putting them in the same classification category as a garden shed allowing construction to take place without a building permit virtually everywhere across north america it has been designed as an auxiliary building to an existing home however it is possible to connect two bunkies together for more space the exterior is a contemporary mix of sleek aluminum wall-to-wall windows and rustic reclaimed barn boards it comes fully insulated and four seasons ready it's shipped as a series of pre-assembled components that can fit on a truck and fasten together once on site the polished plywood interior and floor-to-ceiling glass wall makes the user feel immersed in the environment modular furniture allows it to function as a bedroom office or a creative studio a queen-size bed is built into the wall along with a small dining table in detachable seating when everything is folded back into the wall the space can be used for yoga games movies or anything else with the help of company installers or your own contractor bunkie can be ready in 4-6 days you can also assemble it yourself if you have some construction experience thanks for watching let us know what you think down in the comments until next time

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Id: D3rEa1CL8_g

Length: 12min 36sec (756 seconds)

Published: Sat Mar 20 2021