Modular construction: may I use in the Russian reality

All construction technologies develop in the direction to reduce the cost of the final result. Private construction is now coming out in direct competition with high-rise buildings. People prefer their own homes outside the city apartment close cities. And at the same time, their natural desire - to save on construction, but it must be done without compromising the quality of the house. Against the background of this demand, many new technologies, and one of them - the modular construction. Whether it will be in demand in the specific conditions of our climate and what they say about him professionals - in this material from HouseShief.ru.

Modular home - cheap and prefabricated structures

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1 What is a modular construction
2 They look like and what made modules
3 The advantages of modular construction
4 How many will stand a modular home
5 The layout and appearance of the modular home
6 Operation modular homes
7 the nuances of construction
8 Concludes that the prospects of modular construction

What is a modular construction

At its core, modular construction - is a technology of erection of prefabricated house, consisting, as a constructor, of the details of modules. These parts are manufactured at the factory. Of these, designed the building the desired configuration, the designer is delivered to the site, and assembly takes place in a few days. After assembly, can only solve the problem of decorative facade decoration and the interior.

In our country, this experience only work enough, but abroad like the construction budget is very common and is in demand

They look like and what made modules

The modules manufactured at the factory, are made up of metal frameworks, oriented strand boards and insulation layers. At the request of the customer can modify the module design, using different kinds of insulation and shapes corresponding to the project. Instead of the metal frame can be used timberAnd an outer skin of OSB replaced by a metal profile.

After domokomplekta made, it remains approximately 10-25% of the work on its assembly.

Each module is supplied with a set of detailed technical documentation, and need only four or five workers to assemble the entire structure

The only thing that will take some time - a foundation training. But given that the modular home does not have a lot of pressure on the base, you can use prefabricated types of foundation. Such designs may be mounted on columnar and screw bases.

The size of the modules is limited by the capacities of the manufacturer. They may have impressive sizes - up to 12 m long.

More than 12 meters to make units does not make sense, since there is a problem with the delivery of parts to the site

The advantages of modular construction

The most important advantage of this technology - short construction time of the building. Domokomplekta manufactured at the plant for 15-25 days, just during this time have the opportunity to decide all questions to the foundation Location on. On installation of the modules takes a maximum of a week more.

It turns out that the finished house, you get less than a month

The second advantage of this technology - the serial control over the manufacture of all components. Here, you will not be dependent on the superintendent's drunken and careless workers. The whole process is controlled by the conveyor at the plant engineers and acceptance inspector.

Finally, this type of construction is one of the budget. Standard modules are made at a plant in large quantities, it has a direct impact on their value.

On average, such m² of housing costs about 12 thousand rubles at prices fall in 2018

This technology is currently adapted to Russian conditions, so that each year in the construction of these houses are made modernizing changes.

How many will stand a modular home

This is the critical question, and the answer must be very honest. Thus, modular technology - sister frame constructionAnd the life of the building in this respect are comparable. That is, on average - 50 years. Some skeptics argue against such a claim, appealing the fact that the plant gives a guarantee on a modular design just 5 years. Yes, in most cases it is. But this is the minimum period in which built on this principle, the house will not need any repairs. Where you've seen homes in which decade did not have anything to be repaired? Even brick buildings - and they need constant care.

So, if the modular home is properly installed and assembled, half a century it will definitely serve you. Proof of this - the international experience, including in the northern regions - Norway, Finland and Sweden

The layout and appearance of the modular home

You may find that many experts claim that modular structures can not have more than two floors. Actually this is not true. The practice of private construction shows that the one- and two-story designs are most in demand by builders. Few builds on its home site at 3 or more floors. Ask any of the manufacturer of modular construction, whether it has the experience and capabilities of designing buildings in three or more floors. You will surely show examples of such houses, because it's really possible.

Yes, these homes can not be called original in architectural terms, and the reason is clear. The house is assembled from standard parts, and beat them pretty hard.

But if you have such a need, a simple design can be gruff decorate the original extension and decoration of facade

Modules can decorate as you please: at least tiles, though sidingYes, in principle, any facade finishing material.

As for the interior layout, then there will have to put up with the model project, so how to change something in a modular design at will not be

But is it so important? If you are satisfied with the spacious rooms, everything else not so much. We live in a typical layout of urban apartments, and it's not so scary.

Operation modular homes

In respect of ventilation and heat-insulating properties of the modules is not so simple. Modular homes, as well as framework, suffer excessive tightness. This means that the arrangement ventilation systems should be given special attention.

Modular homes must be provided intake and exhaust valves, which ensure normal ventilation

The second difficult point - the insulation of the modular home. In general, the cost of heating here are lower than in the brick houses at the expense of "layer cake", which consist of modules. But on the other side, insulation materials are not eternal, they are gradually destroyed by temperature changes and may eventually lose their properties. This means that in such a house will be cold. What can you do about it? Use the most reliable and durable thermal insulation - that's all.

Note that for the maximum reduce the cost of the module manufacturer can not use those materials for which you expect. This issue should be discussed with a representative of the company at the order of the house — Keep in mind that for the maximum reduce the cost of the module manufacturer can not use those materials for which you expect. This issue should be discussed with a representative of the company at the order of the house

the nuances of construction

The most significant nuance - is the presence of normal driveways. If you decide to build in the dacha cooperative, the more likely you will not be able to use modular technology. In the narrow lanes of country truck with a 12-meter modules simply do not unfold. Therefore, you should check for most of these ways still in its infancy.

Concludes that the prospects of modular construction

It must be admitted that so far no one can share with you many years of experience of living in a modular home. Just because the technology is too young for our latitude and the new buildings are to be judged on their behavior during continuous operation.

But Ladder modular construction and will speed the construction and simplicity of design and ease of use

Now with modules built entire villages, and will take only a couple of decades, when it becomes completely clear whether this technology is accustomed to domestic conditions. In the meantime, let's hope for the best, to study the data and share them in the comments!