ᐅ What does the "lifespan" of a prefab house mean?

Created on: 9 Mar 2012 10:00
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Projekt 2012
Hello everyone,

I had a lot of time to think last week while I was in the hospital, and a simple question came to mind:

What does an assumed lifespan of XX years mean for a prefabricated house?

Does the building become at risk of collapse or uninhabitable after that period, or are costly renovations required (which ones)?

I can’t really imagine much under this term in this context.

Thanks for your help

Projekt 2012
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E.Curb
10 Mar 2012 09:09
Hello,

I’m not really concerned about which forum something like this is posted in. I just wanted to point out that a lifespan of 30-40 years is quite short. Of course, the question arises whether this refers to the technical or the economic lifespan. But even then, 40 years is far too little.

Best regards
Der Da16 Mar 2012 13:58
When we were deciding between a solid masonry house or a prefabricated home, we heard exactly these kinds of phrases—and guess from whom. From the masonry house providers. Good prefabricated homes—there are huge differences in this category—last a long time if they are well maintained and cared for.

But honestly, do you really think anyone will want to move into a house built today in 50 years? I believe a lot will change in 50 to 100 years. What we now call an energy-efficient house will probably be a pollution source by then 😀

Advantage of a prefabricated home 😀 it doesn’t create as much dust during demolition, and you can still heat it 🙂