Monday, January 20, 2014

The Advantages Of Modular Building Systems

By Marissa Velazquez


Modular building systems involve the uses of pre-built housing components to construct a house. Not to be confused with the other fabricated homes, the sections are fully fitted at the plant but rather at the construction site. Simply put, the pieces are ferried from the industry and arranged on the foundation at the construction site. However, all should be done in agreement with the local building regulations.

If you thought this is a new idea, then you missed the point. Fabricated buildings have been in existence for more than a century, though their popularity only struck in the earlier 1900s. The main questions you should be concerned with should be touching on the applications, the popular types and factors to consider before you buy the modular systems.

As indicated earlier, the assembling of the modules is done at the industrial plant before they are transported as complementary building sections. Do not be surprised, the application of this construction method is so diverse. Not only is it used in the construction of most cultural buildings but also modern residential homes among others.

The additional types of buildings that you can construct using these modules include hospitals, schools, rental rooms and traffic buildings without forgetting popular shopping stores or industrial plants. In all the types mentioned, the constructor has the freedom to put the module as they wish. For instance some can be placed side-by-side, end-to-end or even in a stacked manner.

It appears from the on-set that the systems have an edge over the traditional building methods. Therefore, you need to be careful how you enlist your contractor or buy the modules. Primarily, you should consider the budget and financing of the project. For example, you need to know who will pay for this modular construction, which can be through a trust fund or a mortgage from a lending institution. What is imperative is that you have a reliable financing method before you kick off the project.

The other most important consideration, apart from the cost, is the expected results in terms of the strength of the structure. To cover this well, you must have determined the purpose of the structure. For instance, a residential house will have different requirements as those of a commercial one. On the other hand, it is important that you include in your plan the type of furnishing that will go into the house. Finally yet importantly, consider the local building regulations and ensure that your planned house meets all the requirements before you commence the project.

Last but not least, you need to buy your modules from reputable companies with verifiable testimonials but who also offer cost effective solutions. After putting everything in order by thinking the process though before launching it, you stand to enjoy the benefits associated with these systems. First, they are friendly to the environment and do not leave a lot of waste at the construction site.

Other benefits include the fact that modular systems are environmental friendly and reduce waste disposal during the construction process. Most importantly, this construction method is the best for remote and rural areas where building from the scratch might prove expensive. Lastly, using modular building systems is faster and safer than on-site building methods.




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