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Building a house is an investment that is usually associated with high costs. One way to reduce them is to abandon traditional construction technology in favor of modules. Are you wondering what to choose: a brick or prefabricated house? If you have doubts about the durability and strength of the latter, read on and see for yourself that appearances can be deceiving!
A modular house will be built much faster than a traditional one. The latter can be built for up to several years. It all depends on the regularity of deliveries of building materials or the weather – weather conditions may force breaks.
If, on the other hand, you decide on a prefabricated house, you will significantly shorten the construction process. The individual components are made in the factory and transported to the site ready for assembly. Thanks to this, you can be sure that there will be no shortage of materials during the production of components – the module manufacturer will take care of this. The production of prefabricated elements takes about a month.
The costs of a single-family house are, on the one hand, construction, and on the other hand, expenses for its maintenance and operation. It is impossible to clearly indicate which technology is more advantageous in this respect – a prefabricated house or a brick house. However, as a rule, this one can generate slightly lower costs at the start. However, if you order an energy-efficient modular house with the right parameters, it will be even cheaper. Ultimately, the cost of construction depends on aspects such as:
Remember that in the case of a prefabricated house, you can very accurately determine the final cost, as well as the date of completion of the work. There is no risk of any unforeseen expenses, so in the end, prefabricated elements may be a better and cheaper solution.
If you want to find out which technology is profitable in your case, it is worth commissioning the valuation of one project to construction companies working with these two different technologies. This way, you will make a thoughtful, informed decision.
However, in the context of maintenance costs, a modular house definitely wins. Even if the construction of a brick building is a bit cheaper, later heating bills or the need for regular renovations will not be so friendly to your wallet. In prefabricated houses, there is almost no risk of thermal bridges through which heat can escape, or errors in the construction. Therefore, the operation does not cause major problems.
A company erecting a brick house rarely cares about order on the building plot. It often leaves behind a lot of rubbish that harms the environment. In extreme cases, the contractor buries the rubbish or even takes it to the forest. A prefabricated house is almost a guarantee of ecology – each element is made in a closed factory, and the assembly itself on site does not generate adverse waste either, because the components fit together perfectly and you do not have to cut anything.
Another important aspect is the energy efficiency of the building – it can be achieved in any technology, but the implementation of ecological heating solutions can take much longer in the case of brick houses. On the other hand, energy-efficient modular buildings are built much more efficiently, with materials and installations fully compliant with the standards applicable in the construction law.
There is still a common belief that modular houses are less durable and durable compared to traditional ones. How is it in reality? Which building: a brick house or a prefabricated house is able to survive unchanged for at least several decades? It turns out that modern modular technology is conducive to the creation of very durable structures. A prefabricated house can therefore be equal to a brick one in terms of service life – just choose high-quality materials.
The final decision on the choice of technology for building your dream house should therefore depend on the available budget, the time you have at your disposal and what benefits you expect in the long term.