Hello,
My wife and I plan to build in 2015 and are purchasing the land today.
We are considering buying a prefab house (e.g., Schwörerhaus, Weberhaus, Bien-Zenker, etc.).
I have looked into the wall types used by these companies. They mainly consist of mineral wool insulation with wooden studs and gypsum boards. Sometimes there is also a wood fiberboard layer included.
I wonder if this construction method really lasts for 80 years without starting to rot. What happens if the wall is damaged and water penetrates?
Of course, I am aware of studies that say prefab houses have a lifespan similar to that of solid construction houses.
However, I would prefer personal experiences with timber frame construction....
Thank you for your time.
Markus
My wife and I plan to build in 2015 and are purchasing the land today.
We are considering buying a prefab house (e.g., Schwörerhaus, Weberhaus, Bien-Zenker, etc.).
I have looked into the wall types used by these companies. They mainly consist of mineral wool insulation with wooden studs and gypsum boards. Sometimes there is also a wood fiberboard layer included.
I wonder if this construction method really lasts for 80 years without starting to rot. What happens if the wall is damaged and water penetrates?
Of course, I am aware of studies that say prefab houses have a lifespan similar to that of solid construction houses.
However, I would prefer personal experiences with timber frame construction....
Thank you for your time.
Markus
There may also be prefabricated house manufacturers that are not represented in show home parks. But somewhere there will certainly be at least one show home available. Especially when it comes to a prefabricated house, I would rely on large, well-established companies with extensive experience. I feel similarly about heat pumps. I would probably not choose a heating specialist who primarily installs gas systems and has only occasionally installed a heat pump. It is better to go with a company for whom heat pumps are part of their everyday business.
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