ᐅ Solid Construction House vs. Prefabricated House

Created on: 8 May 2019 11:13
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Maracuja
Hello everyone,
I’m new here and hope you can help me. My husband and I have recently started thinking about building our own home. We are already doing a lot of research and are currently looking for a plot of land.
Besides searching for land, we are also exploring different types of houses and construction methods, but we simply can’t decide whether to go for a traditional masonry house or a prefabricated house.
We are familiar with the pros and cons by now. However, the time factor no longer seems to be an advantage for prefabricated houses, since the start of construction can apparently be delayed.
For me, the only advantages of a masonry house are thermal insulation, impact sound insulation, and the property’s value development. But I’m wondering whether these really represent such significant disadvantages for a prefabricated house.
What are your experiences? For those of you who, for example, have a prefabricated house: Would you choose a modular house again or would you prefer a masonry house, and vice versa?

Thanks and good luck, Maracuja
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Lumpi_LE
9 May 2019 10:02
Ventilation should not be left to chance due to construction defects.
Therefore, a blower door test is definitely justified.
How to ensure proper ventilation in your home can quickly become a matter of debate. I am in favor of controlled mechanical ventilation systems.
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haydee
9 May 2019 10:10
Pro controlled residential ventilation. Controlled residential ventilation does not exclude manual airing.
I like to sleep with the window open. Especially again for about 4 weeks now. Every morning, just after 4 a.m., the birds start singing.
Very relaxing.

@Nordlys has pointed out some aspects that may be more important than the wall construction.