Hi everyone!
While browsing, I noticed that it is often said that the costs between a solid (masonry) house and a prefab (modular) house are the same. However, I don’t understand this at all.
We are specifically looking for a single-family home with 130-145 sqm (1400-1560 sq ft) of living space. No frills, no basement, the only important things for us are two equally sized children’s bedrooms that are not too small, a guest room/office, and a guest toilet.
Many prefab home suppliers offer turnkey solutions, meaning everything except the foundation slab is included, but of course, it is still hard to compare. However, with a solid (masonry) house supplier, the costs seem significantly higher!
What is your opinion?
Kind regards
M4rvin
While browsing, I noticed that it is often said that the costs between a solid (masonry) house and a prefab (modular) house are the same. However, I don’t understand this at all.
We are specifically looking for a single-family home with 130-145 sqm (1400-1560 sq ft) of living space. No frills, no basement, the only important things for us are two equally sized children’s bedrooms that are not too small, a guest room/office, and a guest toilet.
Many prefab home suppliers offer turnkey solutions, meaning everything except the foundation slab is included, but of course, it is still hard to compare. However, with a solid (masonry) house supplier, the costs seem significantly higher!
What is your opinion?
Kind regards
M4rvin
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R.Hotzenplotz13 Aug 2017 19:09I also picked up the information today at the model home park that the prices are roughly the same.
Other than the shorter construction time, is there any other advantage to a prefabricated house at the same price?
Other than the shorter construction time, is there any other advantage to a prefabricated house at the same price?
The shorter construction time is often mentioned as an advantage, but it is actually incorrect. By the time the house is fabricated in the factory, the basic structure is already standing in traditional masonry construction. In fact, the overall construction time is the same.
In my opinion, like with many things, it comes down to a gut feeling. There are no significant advantages or disadvantages on either side.
In my opinion, like with many things, it comes down to a gut feeling. There are no significant advantages or disadvantages on either side.
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daniels8713 Aug 2017 21:03It’s mostly a matter of mindset. When I knock on the wall, I just want to have a solid, real wall.
The actual advantages of a solid construction, in my opinion, are: the building process is more flexible, you can stand inside the shell and still make many small changes. During the electrical and plumbing installation discussions, we went through the shell and marked everything with spray paint. You also have more opportunities to contribute your own labor. In our region, a solid house is still held in higher regard and is therefore easier to sell. But I am also located in the very depths of Bavaria.
Another important advantage for us was that a custom-designed solid house was significantly cheaper.
The actual advantages of a solid construction, in my opinion, are: the building process is more flexible, you can stand inside the shell and still make many small changes. During the electrical and plumbing installation discussions, we went through the shell and marked everything with spray paint. You also have more opportunities to contribute your own labor. In our region, a solid house is still held in higher regard and is therefore easier to sell. But I am also located in the very depths of Bavaria.
Another important advantage for us was that a custom-designed solid house was significantly cheaper.
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R.Hotzenplotz13 Aug 2017 21:15Luxhaus told us that the indoor climate is better in a timber frame house.
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daniels8713 Aug 2017 21:17Do the walls breathe better? :P
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