ᐅ Which prefabricated house company should we choose?

For us, it had to be brick by brick because of the passive house standard.
Everyone we talked to declined.
Nonsense.
Well, then just install some different windows and add a few more square meters (sq ft) of photovoltaic panels on the roof.

Timber frame builders had an easier time with it, and in the end, it was solid wood.

Completely forgot to address the original question: the very first step I would take is to consider what is important to you about the house. Ecology? Thermal insulation? Besides regional aspects, we especially focused on the wall construction being functional. We can hang heavy shelves everywhere without using wall plugs. Another, very appealing builder couldn’t offer that. When it came to the word “hollow wall anchor,” we were out. And potentially damaging a vapor barrier by drilling, thereby risking mold? That was definitely not an option for us!

I would recommend pre-selecting based on the wall construction, especially when looking at ready-to-move-in houses (or prefabricated houses). After that, look carefully at the scope of work and related descriptions.

Edit: Is there a way to get in touch with previous clients of the companies beforehand? Personally and not just in the forum. That was very important for us as well! Maybe ask around among acquaintances or in housing developments.

Lenschke schrieb:

Sometimes it sounds like prefabricated houses are of lower quality. There are valid reasons for this. However, I agree with the skeptics: time and cost savings are not among them.

That’s true: the “cardboard box” stereotype is just a myth, as are the supposed fixed price or shorter construction time.

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Take the advice of a local general contractor seriously – this can also be a carpenter.

Whether stone or wood – it’s a matter of personal preference.
Mark Twain, who traveled extensively in Germany, is quoted on this topic:
"I never understood why the Germans, who have so much wood in their forests, insist on building houses from stone. Now, however, knowing the abundance of rheumatic baths in this country, I realize that the Germans must live in damp stone houses. Otherwise, where would they get rheumatism, without which their rheumatic baths would be unnecessary?"

haydee schrieb:

For us, only solid masonry was an option because of the Passive House standard.
Everyone we talked to dismissed it.
Nonsense.
Well, then just use a few different windows and add a few more square meters of photovoltaic panels on the roof.

Timber frame builders found it easier, and in the end, it was solid wood construction.

You’re from the Rhön region, @haydee. May I ask who built your house? Was it Ulli? Feel free to message me privately.

Domski schrieb:

You’re from the Rhön area, @haydee. May I ask who built your house? Was it Ulli? Feel free to send me a private message.

Matthias Kleinhenz
We live house
Schondra

Are you building in HAS?