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Prefabrication drawings
There are many ways to go about the construction of a building. One of them is the prefabricated method of construction. This involves the use of prefabricated structures which are simply parts of a building that are built on the manufacturing site, away from the construction site. They are then brought to the construction site as already finished structures and all that is needed is to integrate them with the rest of the building. While many are not fans of this construction method as they think that it leads to basic generic structures, there are still many advantages that is has to offer.
Types of Prefabricated Homes
Modular Homes
As the name suggests, this type of prefabricated home consists of repeated modules. The sections are created at the manufacturing site and eventually transported to the construction site. Here, all that is left to do is assemble the modules as per the desired configuration.
Manufactured Homes
The other option when it comes to prefabricated homes is manufactured homes. Unlike modular homes where only sections are created and later assembled at the site to create the whole building, manufactured homes are entirely built off-site. Built on a permanent steel chassis, it is transported to the site of construction where it is placed on its permanent foundation.
Mobile Homes
Mobile homes are another type of prefabricated home. These are commonly referred to as trailer homes. As the name suggests, these are not permanent and can be moved from one place to another. This is enabled by the fact that they are built on wheels and can be attached to a vehicle to pull it.
Advantages of Prefabricated Homes
They are Environment Friendly
One of the main benefits of prefabricated construction is the fact that it is far more environmentally friendly than on-site construction. This is because everything is measured to exactness which ensures that there is as little waste as possible. Only what is needed is used. Also, the little waste that comes to be is well managed through recycling back into the assembly line.
This is unlike traditional construction where the materials brought to the site are usually an estimate and a lot is likely to into waste. Without any further use for these materials, they are likely to be carelessly dumped and lead to environmental degradation.
They Lead to Less Construction Time
If you are looking to cut down on construction time, then prefabricated construction might be a good choice. This is because it eliminates the overhead of having to look for and eventually transport all the required materials to the site only to start everything from scratch. Instead, prefabricated structures come ready for use and only the final assembly is needed to be done. They are also less prone to delays brought about by issues such as weather.
They Lead to Money Savings
Prefabricated homes end up being cheaper in the long run. Although, this might not seem like it at first as may appear cheaper to buy raw materials than pre-made structures. However, manufacturers buy things in bulk and therefore buy materials at discounted prices. This will eventually be reflected in the price of the completed structure when compared to the price of constructing the same on-site..