Pre Fab Houses
...a house built by an architect. There are also various options when using prefab. Some companies put together segments, such as the kitchen, in the factory and deliver the individual segments (rooms) to the building site and set the house up. This has the advantage that the house is put together within short time. Other companies offer a do-it-yourself service, which they provide all the pieces needed to build a house. The do-it-yourselfer builds the house himself by using a manual, which also cuts costs. Another company “Office of Mobile Design” is also planning to market a house called the Swellhouse. The client will get a basic house and then can add on rooms or change the sizes of rooms/the house. Some believe with the increasing use of prefab houses and the market expanding, that the prices will soon come down, making the option even more attractive for the American market. Advantages and Disadvantages of Prefab Homes There are many advantages of prefab homes. Prefab houses are cheaper to produce since plumbing and wiring are laid in at the factory, which eliminates the services of plumbers and electricians at a construction site. Since prefab homes are cheaper to produce, many families who could not afford to build a house through an architect still have the option of building their own home. Another benefit of prefab homes is that they are usually done in a certain amount of time, whereas a construction site could be held up by many conditions, such as bad weather. Such influences do not influence the timeframe in which a prefab house is assembled. Also cost overruns are benefits of prefab houses. When building a prefab house, it is known exactly how much the house will cost. When building a house by architect unexpect...