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Modular House or Frame House?

Many clients prefer building framed houses on an open construction site. In doing so, they attempt to 'control' the construction process and console themselves with the thought that all materials are safe on-site, and that's already a positive factor.

I once tried to convince a client in Germany to build a modular home for him, and this was after successfully completing several joint projects. His response mirrored a common sentiment: 'I want to have control over the process!'

Let's try to highlight three main points - why a framed house significantly lags behind a modular one!

  • Modular homes are never built in the rain or snow.Builders understand that every new house under construction will be exposed to rain or snow. It would be unnatural if nothing got wet during construction.
  • Modular homes are extremely dull, say builders.Builders construct houses based on specific designs, while modular homes are perceived as bland boxes, tasteless cubes - a sentiment shared by many clients. They may not care that modular homes continue to receive awards for architecture and design in various housing categories worldwide. Leading architects use modular concepts to showcase their best projects. What architecture and awards are being referred to here? Perhaps it's easier to continue spinning tales for potential buyers considering modular homes, insisting that they are dull and unreliable!
  • Modular homes are not built with quality.Buyers can confidently be told: a modular home is not constructed like a framed one. This is a true statement! A modular home is a high-quality, modern framed house assembled in excellent climatic conditions under daily technical supervision. What more can be added?

The most interesting aspect is that while you're building three framed houses outdoors in three different locations, you simultaneously need to meet new clients, visit each worksite, draw up schedules and sketches, order materials, organize supervision, check unfulfilled orders, hire and fire workers, and more.

Meanwhile, manufacturers of modular constructions have time for quality meetings with buyers because many of the aforementioned tasks are handled by the factory, and the client truly feels secure.

If you're planning to build a new home, make sure to consider modular home manufacturers in your region. Examine the factory, and if you have doubts, reach out to me for a product evaluation.

In the end, you'll get a truly high-quality home without the headache. In today's environment of rising material prices and a shortage of skilled labor, a modular home is the only correct solution where you won't come out on the losing end.