Hello,
I am planning to build a Weberhaus prefabricated house, but I am no longer sure whether to choose a prefabricated or a solid (masonry) house. The representatives from Weberhaus told me that the difference in thermal and sound insulation is now negligible. Therefore, they said a solid house would not be worthwhile.
At Weberhaus:
Thermal insulation U-value: 0.15 W/m²K (0.15 W/m²K)
Sound insulation: 50 dB
However, I don’t really understand these values. Could someone help me understand how this compares to a solid house?
What type of heating system would you recommend for a 200 m² (2,150 sq ft) house? There is space available for pellets.
What about durability? How long can one expect a prefabricated house to last, and how long a solid house?
Thank you very much for your help!
I am planning to build a Weberhaus prefabricated house, but I am no longer sure whether to choose a prefabricated or a solid (masonry) house. The representatives from Weberhaus told me that the difference in thermal and sound insulation is now negligible. Therefore, they said a solid house would not be worthwhile.
At Weberhaus:
Thermal insulation U-value: 0.15 W/m²K (0.15 W/m²K)
Sound insulation: 50 dB
However, I don’t really understand these values. Could someone help me understand how this compares to a solid house?
What type of heating system would you recommend for a 200 m² (2,150 sq ft) house? There is space available for pellets.
What about durability? How long can one expect a prefabricated house to last, and how long a solid house?
Thank you very much for your help!
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Bauexperte13 Jan 2011 17:46Hello,
That is correct.
Colleagues from the prefabricated house industry usually add another argument from their experience, namely that the oldest still-standing houses are actually prefabricated houses.
Weberhaus is a reputable provider, and every salesperson tries to position their product as best as possible on the market; that is legitimate. However, the decision between a prefabricated or solid (masonry) house has little to do with myths. Usually, the resale value determines the wall construction; Weberhaus can claim that their houses achieve a better resale value than most of their competitors’ houses. Your financing bank should be able to provide you with information about the resale value of your new build.
In principle, it can be summarized simply: the differences are marginal. Solid (masonry) houses achieve the same thermal insulation and soundproofing values as a well-manufactured prefabricated house. The only difference is that the wall thickness in prefabricated houses is thinner with comparable results, which means more living space. Other sales arguments from the prefabricated house colleagues include, in particular, the time period from signing the contract to moving in, as well as sound and smoke protection.
Regarding “longevity,” I would argue that solid (masonry) houses clearly have the upper hand here, especially since a prefabricated house built to today’s standards is not a traditional timber-framed house.
Kind regards
dmann schrieb:
The gentlemen from Weberhaus told me that the difference in thermal and sound insulation is now negligible.
That is correct.
dmann schrieb:
That’s why a solid (masonry) house wouldn’t be worthwhile.
Colleagues from the prefabricated house industry usually add another argument from their experience, namely that the oldest still-standing houses are actually prefabricated houses.
Weberhaus is a reputable provider, and every salesperson tries to position their product as best as possible on the market; that is legitimate. However, the decision between a prefabricated or solid (masonry) house has little to do with myths. Usually, the resale value determines the wall construction; Weberhaus can claim that their houses achieve a better resale value than most of their competitors’ houses. Your financing bank should be able to provide you with information about the resale value of your new build.
In principle, it can be summarized simply: the differences are marginal. Solid (masonry) houses achieve the same thermal insulation and soundproofing values as a well-manufactured prefabricated house. The only difference is that the wall thickness in prefabricated houses is thinner with comparable results, which means more living space. Other sales arguments from the prefabricated house colleagues include, in particular, the time period from signing the contract to moving in, as well as sound and smoke protection.
Regarding “longevity,” I would argue that solid (masonry) houses clearly have the upper hand here, especially since a prefabricated house built to today’s standards is not a traditional timber-framed house.
Kind regards
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