Modular homes for living: a quick solution to an acute problem

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If you still do not have their own homes, pay attention to modular homes for year-round use. Similar constructions are built in a short time and is suitable for comfortable accommodation of large and small families. We offer to understand the features of these buildings, their types and stages of the purchase.

Modular home - a modern housing with a minimum period of construction
Modular home - a modern housing with a minimum period of construction

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  • 1 Advantages and disadvantages of modular homes for permanent residence
  • 2 How to construct a modular home, depending on the type: the basic nuances
    • 2.1 Classic prefab modules
    • 2.2 high operational readiness light frame houses
    • 2.3 House made of containers: the construction of semi-finished
    • 2.4 Mini house for living and travel long distances
      • 2.4.1 Mobile homes for year-round use: the ideal solution for people who spend long hours on the road
      • 2.4.2 Floating modular homes
  • 3 Modular homes for year-round use: the materials used for their manufacture
  • 4 Architecture modular homes
  • 5 Features individual design of modular homes
    • 5.1 Prefabricated house for permanent residence: standard and tailor-made solutions
    • 5.2 Modular summer cottages: everything for a comfortable stay
  • 6 How to buy a modular home: main stages
    • 6.1 Market research proposals and manufacturers
    • 6.2 Create documentation and signing the agreement with the construction firm
    • 6.3 Stages of construction of modular homes
  • 7 How much is the project and construction of modular houses turnkey - price review

Advantages and disadvantages of modular homes for permanent residence

Before you give preference to modern living, you should definitely assess its advantages and disadvantages. The first group should include:

  • minimum construction time without involving heavy machinery. Sometimes a single day;
  • construction on all sites, including unsuitable for conventional buildings;
  • sufficient strength;
  • the possibility of increasing the living space;
  • mobility. If necessary, the building at any time to disassemble and move to a new location;
  • the possibility of making changes and improvements to the performance of the finished housing.
For the construction of a modular structure you can use any portion
For the construction of a modular structure you can use any portion

Of modular home for permanent residence shortcomings worth mentioning:

  • high transport costs, if the manufacturer is located far enough;
  • lack of mobility in the multi-storey cell structures;
  • risk of buying low-quality product, if its manufacturer was disrupted production technology;
  • complexity insulation for some regions.
Multilevel structures lose mobility
Multilevel structures lose mobility

How to construct a modular home, depending on the type: the basic nuances

Design features of modular buildings can vary significantly. It should be taken into consideration in the selection process. We offer to meet with the main varieties of modular structures, suitable for year-round use.

The device structure is defined by its purpose and design features
The device structure is defined by its purpose and design features

Classic prefab modules

In a classic embodiment of a prefabricated house consists of modules, each of which has its specific purpose. They can be used as living room, nursery, kitchen, dining room, bathroom or library. Depending on this mount appropriate communication.

Attention! Each block is executed standalone, but is able to be part of a unitary structure.

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Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use

high operational readiness light frame houses

Similar designs have already received quite a large spread. The factory-made wooden or metal frame. Depending on the architectural features of buildings or the construction place, made shields lining the frame.

Prefab buildings may have different appearance and surface:

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House made of containers: the construction of semi-finished

To become an owner of a modular housing, not necessarily build everything from "scratch". You can use ready-made semi-finished products. Such home of the containers are in high demand abroad. Retooling modules is performed in the factory. Mounted subfloor and the necessary communications and systems, made lining the walls, are inserted window and doors. The required number of re-equipped containers are delivered to the construction site and connected into a unitary structure.

Tip! Add originality and individuality of modular design can be achieved by a combination of container and other building modules.

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Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use

Mini house for living and travel long distances

If a person or a small family, live alone in housing a large area, he may feel uncomfortable. Such people may be interested in a mini home for year-round use, with everything you need for a comfortable stay, as well as suitable for travel.

Transport building can be in any place and at any distance
Transport building can be in any place and at any distance

Mobile homes for year-round use: the ideal solution for people who spend long hours on the road

If you travel a lot, look for mobile home for year-round use. They can be easily transported and installed on the selected site due to its compact size. The form and functionality of the houses may differ materially.

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Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use

Floating modular homes

Optionally, to travel on wheels and seek solitude in the woods. You can have a good rest, moving on the river or lake. However, in this case, you should consider the delivery method offers to his place of residence.

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Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use
Reduces construction time, or Why is it so popular modular homes for year-round use

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Modular homes for year-round use: the materials used for their manufacture

Price modular homes for living depends on their size, design features and materials used. The latter must be of high quality and meet the regulatory requirements. The choice is made in favor of:

  • wood. It is the basis of design. Rectangular or square timber subjected to stringent drying. All elements of the modular design, carefully adjusted to each other in the factory, and then marked, which significantly reduces construction time. For walls shaped beam can be used;
Structures made of wood and all the benefits of conventional wooden houses
Structures made of wood and all the benefits of conventional wooden houses
  • Sandwich panelsConsisting of two OSB-boards with an intermediate layer of polystyrene foam. Modular homes for year-round turnkey often made sendich of panelsAs this material allows for a short time to build the structure of a large area;
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Sandwich panels have good thermal insulation characteristics
  • metal. Find limited use, although have a high strength. In most cases, the metal frame attached corrugated sheet thickness exceeding 2 mm. Advantageously used for construction of single-storey buildings. need warming.
Container - the basis of modern compact house
Container - the basis of modern compact house

Architecture modular homes

Relatively recently, for similar structures were characterized by minimalist style. They had a simple and clear form, and at the same time equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Today, the architectural features of modular buildings may differ materially. You can buy a house in Mediterranean styleIn which there is a central hall with rooms arranged around the other. also available accommodation in a minimalistic style, and high tech. They are rectangular in shape with clean lines. In search of a budget at home for permanent residence, most prefer just such structures.

Quite popular building a large area of ​​glazing. They are always a lot of light and there is practically no boundary between inner and outer spaces. sometimes it is attached veranda, terrace or balcony.

Innovative solutions to add personality building
Innovative solutions to add personality building

Features individual design of modular homes

If you contact any company, specializing in the production of modular homes, you are sure to get acquainted with the typical design solutions. Most of them have repeatedly erected at the various construction sites, and because they can be viewed "live". If you are applying for an identity, it is necessary to develop an individual project small house or cottage.

Individual decision or his own project: it is necessary to decide in advance
Individual decision or his own project: it is necessary to decide in advance

Prefabricated house for permanent residence: standard and tailor-made solutions

Despite the fact that for the manufacture of such structures are used module types, you can always add personality Prefabricated house for permanent residence. profile specialists will help create an exclusive product, adhering to building codes and taking into account the peculiarities of the construction of communications within each of the rooms. It will also consider features landscape at a specific site.

Small house for permanent residence can also be comfortable enough. High ergonomics and rational use of the internal space allows to become the owner of all necessary, even on a relatively small area.

Standard modules can be part of a unique project
Standard modules can be part of a unique project

Modular summer cottages: everything for a comfortable stay

becoming the owner suburban area, It is not necessary to delay the timing of construction. Modular summer cottages allow without too much spending and in a limited time frame to become the owner of his own "family nest" for the summer or year-round recreation. Area of ​​the house will depend solely on the number of family members and surfaces suburban area.

During the design phase of the project should immediately determine at what time you plan to stay in the country. If the house will be used only in the summer, it is possible to save on heat insulation characteristics of the structure.

Attention! By increasing the number of family members, you can always buy an extra module.

The presence of the modular houses for garden all necessary communications will not give up the comfortable living conditions.

For modular garden requires little space
For modular garden requires little space

How to buy a modular home: main stages

If you decide to buy a modular home, we offer to get acquainted with the basic process steps. This will allow you to purchase a house, fully meets the needs of the family.

First, let's define the requirements for the future housing
First, let's define the requirements for the future housing

Market research proposals and manufacturers

At this stage is to get acquainted with the proposals of the various construction companies. Attention should be given to organizations whose products are in greatest demand. When you select should necessarily focus on the testimonials of people who have lived for more than a year in a modular home.

Tip! Selected artist, learn the standard designs offered by the manufacturer or let us know what wishes to develop its own project.

Standard solutions can be quite original
Standard solutions can be quite original

Create documentation and signing the agreement with the construction firm

At this stage the site is preparing for construction with mandatory obtaining the necessary permits from government agencies to supply the necessary communications.

Then the estimate of, which spells out in detail all future costs. If the price and design of a modular home turnkey satisfied, sign a contract for construction.

By signing the contract, carefully review all the items
By signing the contract, carefully review all the items

Stages of construction of modular homes

The process of construction of modular homes skeleton-key includes the following steps:

  • factory-made special sections;
  • transported to the construction site all prepared modules;
  • assembling piece construction of the individual elements;
  • connection of communications;
  • issuance of technical documentation containing information about the assembled module and provide guarantees.
construction assembly is carried out on the construction site
construction assembly is carried out on the construction site

How much is the project and construction of modular houses turnkey - price review

The cost of any structure will depend on its design features, materials used in construction, as well as the area. Price prefabricated house turnkey residence at the construction site begins from 51 000 rubles. Such structures have a low strength and rational order different internal space.

The cost of houses for permanent living is much higher. On average, the structure of an area of ​​30 squares, which consists of two modules, will have to pay about 500 000 rubles. Objects 80 - 120 squares cost to 1 800 000 - 2 200 000 and above.

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