ᐅ 200-300 sqm Prefabricated House or Passive House? Manufacturer? Construction Company?
Created on: 30 Aug 2014 11:16
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Manu1976
In terms of price, you can get both a good prefab house and a solid masonry house.
First, think about what you want, the advantages and disadvantages of each construction method, and which suits you better. Then, continue from there. Visit prefab house exhibitions, get advice, and request quotes.
Personally, I find split-level homes attractive but not very practical. A flat roof is also not my preference because it loses usable space and I simply don’t like it – but that’s a matter of taste.
First, think about what you want, the advantages and disadvantages of each construction method, and which suits you better. Then, continue from there. Visit prefab house exhibitions, get advice, and request quotes.
Personally, I find split-level homes attractive but not very practical. A flat roof is also not my preference because it loses usable space and I simply don’t like it – but that’s a matter of taste.
The question in the title is already incorrect.
But it is often misunderstood by many...
Timber frame construction is frequently referred to as "prefabricated house." However, there are also Poroton brick houses that are prefabricated.
So, it is more about the construction method/material than the way it is assembled on site.
But it is often misunderstood by many...
Timber frame construction is frequently referred to as "prefabricated house." However, there are also Poroton brick houses that are prefabricated.
So, it is more about the construction method/material than the way it is assembled on site.
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Doc.Schnaggls31 Aug 2014 19:27@Dirk Grafe:
It’s quite surprising that nowadays there are actually banks that consider prefabricated houses from certain manufacturers to be equivalent to traditionally built solid houses, even when it comes to used properties.
These are not just small local banks, but for example a major German bank and several regional banks.
Could it be that their appraisers are all wrong?
I’m not claiming that one building method is better than the other in every aspect—both have their advantages and disadvantages. I just object to everything being generalized and lumped together.
I’m not trying to disparage your "solid" house, but some tolerance toward people with different opinions wouldn’t hurt.
It’s quite surprising that nowadays there are actually banks that consider prefabricated houses from certain manufacturers to be equivalent to traditionally built solid houses, even when it comes to used properties.
These are not just small local banks, but for example a major German bank and several regional banks.
Could it be that their appraisers are all wrong?
I’m not claiming that one building method is better than the other in every aspect—both have their advantages and disadvantages. I just object to everything being generalized and lumped together.
I’m not trying to disparage your "solid" house, but some tolerance toward people with different opinions wouldn’t hurt.
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Saftpresse31 Aug 2014 22:18How do you assess the quality of a Huf house?
We really like a model 5, for example.
If a solid construction house is still considered the ultimate when it comes to durability, value retention, and so on, maybe we should consult architects again...?
We really like a model 5, for example.
If a solid construction house is still considered the ultimate when it comes to durability, value retention, and so on, maybe we should consult architects again...?
Saftpresse schrieb:
How do you assess the quality of a Huf house?
We really like type 5, for example.
If a solid house is still considered the ultimate in durability and value retention, maybe we should consult architects again?...I don’t think you need to worry about the current discussion when it comes to Huf. Don’t let it confuse you!
I’m not even sure if Huf counts as prefab construction; in any case, it belongs to timber frame construction.
At least from an aesthetic perspective, the houses look very high-quality and timeless. The beams used are clearly of much higher quality than those typically used in general prefab construction.
There is also a difference when a company charges $200,000 or $500,000 for the same living area, or uses different materials.
In any case, the plot of land is crucial for a Huf house, as the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces through the many large window fronts creates a symbiosis.
If you have doubts, you can also ask HUF directly—Bien-Zenker, for example, provided us with several homebuilders who can be fully financed by banks. But you can also check with your lending bank.
This is just a layperson’s opinion!
Regards, Yvonne
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Saftpresse1 Sep 2014 07:00Hello Yvonne,
thank you for your reply!
I believe it is already an indication of value retention and long-term stability when prefabricated houses are financed like solid construction houses. Therefore, I am interested in this as well.
thank you for your reply!
I believe it is already an indication of value retention and long-term stability when prefabricated houses are financed like solid construction houses. Therefore, I am interested in this as well.