Modular homes have begun to grow in popularity in recent years, with more and more homebuyers seeing the many benefits a modular home builder can provide when compared to a traditional builder. Pre-fab or modular homes are simply buildings that are constructed off-site in a factory, then transported to your location and assembled by a builder. While there are numerous benefits to this method of building, we’ve listed just a few of the most popular reasons more people are choosing modular homes:
1. Built Fast So You Can Move In Sooner
One of the most common reasons people choose modular homes is that they are built much quicker than traditional homes. Thanks to production line efficiencies, your customised pre fab home will be ready in a fraction of the time it would take to construct a new home on-site. Unlike traditionally constructed homes, our pre fab homes even come with a guaranteed delivery date.
This is possible due to the fact that the modular sections can be built simultaneously throughout the factory, which greatly reduces construction time. There are also generally fewer construction delays with modular homes since builders do not have to factor in weather constraints when building in a factory.
2. Strong, Superior Construction
Another reason modular homes have grown so popular in recent years is thanks to their superior construction. Modular homes are built in sections in a quality controlled factory setting, meaning there is much more oversight during the building process, ensuring a high quality build. Additionally, the factory provides an undercover area for the home to be built, protecting it from the elements which prevents moisture from potentially damaging the home’s structure during the build process.
The superior construction of modular homes also means they are extremely strong and proven to stand the test of time. In fact, when tested for resistance to weather, particularly wind, modular homes have often proved to be sturdier than their built on-site counterparts. These homes have even been shown to hold up against hurricane force winds.
3. Environmentally Friendly & Energy-Efficient
Pre-fab homes have become known for their high degree of energy efficiency. Most pre-fab or modular homes are designed to be sealed air-tight, not allowing heat or cooling to escape from cracks, windows, or doors which leads to lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint. As a standard inclusion, all Swanbuild modular homes come with a 6 Star Energy Rating so you can be confident in the energy efficiency of your new home.
Not only are our modular homes energy efficient, they are also built using environmentally friendly building techniques, and crafted from ‘green’ building materials wherever possible. Thanks to the advanced recycling ability of the factory production line, there is also minimal waste product throughout the build of the home, since excess material can easily be recycled right there in the factory.
4. Know Your Costs Upfront
The prospect of unexpected costs associated with traditional on-site builds can be a major source of frustration and confusion. Having a home built on-site can often go over budget due to delays, permit problems and construction issues to name a few (to read more about hidden costs when building a home, click here)!
With a Swanbuild modular home you can rest easy knowing that many of the hidden costs experienced with an on-site build are included in our standard pricing. This means that once you have customised your design and received a price to build, there will be no unwanted surprises down the track.
Modular homes can prove to be a very advantageous option for buyers. If you are still wondering if a pre-fab home is right for you, contact us to learn more about modular homes, and why you should consider buying one.