Conventional homes vs panelized homes
Why panelized homes are taking over the residential construction sector
Panelized homes are becoming more popular, especially in residential construction. They are cost-effective, sustainable, sturdy, and comfortable to live in. This makes them the perfect structures for building a home that fulfills more than just the bare minimum, but are they worth the hype?
Before we go through the pros and cons of panelized homes over conventional stick-built homes, let us define and differentiate them to get a clearer picture of the two.
What are panelized homes?
Panelized homes are prefabricated homes made from panelized kit homes. These kits are manufactured in a controlled factory environment and later transported to the building site for construction. The kits contain wall panels, flooring systems, roofing, and other components that are assembled at the building site.
Conventional homes, on the other hand, are constructed purely on-site “stick-by-stick” until the entire housing structure is completed. The key difference between panelized homes and conventional homes is portability. Panelized homes can be assembled and disassembled whereas the latter is constructed on-site and built from the foundation.
Advantages of panelized homes
Prefab homes have come a long way since the early 1800s, and as they keep evolving, they bring forth a lot more benefits than just convenience. Panelized homes are better than conventional homes in many aspects by a great margin, and here is why.
Speed of construction
Panelized homes are manufactured in factories using highly efficient machinery which gets the job done very quickly and easily. As a result, panelized homes can be manufactured, assembled, and fitted at fast turnaround times. Moreover, panelized home construction is not significantly affected by changes in weather. This means that your project schedule will not be compromised and you have a lower chance of experiencing delays during the construction.
At Green Origin Homes, it takes less than four months to construct a panelized home from the date you place your order to the day we hand over your keys to you.
Manpower requirement
As machines are used during the fabrication process, there is a significant reduction in the manpower requirement for the fabrication of panelized homes. They do all the cutting, hoisting, and assembly work in place of people, and as a result, the overall cost of your panelized kit home is reduced.
Moreover, as mostly assembly work has to be done on-site, you do not need to hire a lot of contractors to build your panelized home.
Material requirement
Because precision machinery is used in the manufacture of panelized homes, less waste is produced. The machines optimize your raw material cutting process, and as a result, all materials are used to their fullest extent. This reduces the overall amount of the raw materials required for your panelized kit housing project.
Design customization
While both conventional and panelized homes are fully customizable, modern prefab homes offer a lot of flexibility when it comes to changing the design during or after construction. Panelized homes can be easily disassembled and reassembled, giving you a lot of design possibilities should you ever decide to redesign your modern prefab home interiors.
Finishes
Panelized homes are precision manufactured with the highest degree of accuracy in factories. This means there are no mistakes made during cutting, and as a result, your panelized home will have a high quality and consistent finish.
Moreover, unlike traditional stick homes, panelized homes are more symmetrical. You do not have to worry about misalignments, structural distortion, and oddities that negatively affect the aesthetic appeal of your home. Panelized homes are built systematically by highly skilled craftsmen. Each building component is inspected to ensure that all parts fit perfectly together before being delivered to you.
Durability
In comparison to traditional homes, panelized homes are more durable and require less maintenance efforts. Not only are they built from laminated wooden panels, but they are sealed at the seam making them airtight and weatherproof so you do not have to worry about leaks and cracks anytime soon.
Moreover, as the panels are laminated, they are more resistant to scratches, cracks, and all forms of cosmetic damage. Furthermore, panelized homes are constructed and reinforced using triangulated beams and trusses as supporting structures to improve their structural integrity.
At Green Origin Homes, we use advanced European modular construction techniques to ensure that your panelized home structures remain robust under all-weather and loading conditions. Therefore, you can expect your kit housing structures to last for generations to come.
Environmental impact and sustainability
Panelized home construction is more sustainable and environmentally friendly in comparison to conventional homes. These kit housing structures not only use net-zero technology to reduce the environmental impact of utilizing energy from unclean sources but they also significantly lower your utility bills.
Green Origin Homes uses smart German building technology to construct energy-efficient panelized homes. They are equipped with the latest Energy Star rated appliances and utilities to lower your power consumption. We also install solar energy systems in your home to reduce the amount of energy you use from the grid.
Our homes are strategically designed to be airtight and fully insulated without affecting natural ventilation, keeping you safe and comfortable while reducing the overall impact of your home. Moreover, we use innovative design strategies to maintain your panelized home’s thermal envelope. As a result, the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems is increased.
Now that we have an idea of what makes panelized homes the go-to option for present-day homeowners, let us look at the key deciding factors when comes to building a new home.
Are panelized homes cheaper than traditional homes?
In short, absolutely! Panelized homes can save you up to 25% on building costs, giving you value for money. They are cheaper than traditional stick building structures in all aspects. The best part? This low price tag on your home does not affect its quality.
Panelized homes are robust and have good structural integrity so you do not have to worry about your roof caving in due to heavy snow loads or strong winds blowing your house away in extreme weather conditions. They are also resistant to seismic activity, making them suitable for building in earthquake-prone areas.
The downside to panelized homes
Large down payments
Panelized homes require large down payment amounts before construction work can begin, and this dissuades a lot of homebuyers from building panelized homes.
The good thing is, you can get new home construction loans from banks the same way you would get them if you were building a conventional home. Green Origin Homes can help you get all your financial paperwork to get your home building loans approved by banks.
Moreover, we have a strong network of independent investors who can finance your entire panelized home building project at the best interest rates in the market. We also partner with Lending companies to get funds for your panelized building project so you can build your custom prefab luxury home with confidence.
Too much paperwork
A lot of work goes into getting all the necessary building permits and paperwork to start building your panelized home. You need to get your design and building plans in order, get engineers on board to perform the necessary site inspections, structural analyses, and calculations while making the necessary changes to ensure that your structure conforms to standards.
All these processes require a lot of involvement and they can be very confusing and stressful for new homeowners.
Luckily, you can hire full-service design-build firms such as Green Origin Homes to handle all the necessary paperwork for you in the right way to make sure you get your building permit approved in one go hassle-free.
Now that you know the benefits of building a panelized home over stick building, look no further than Green Origin Homes to build the best luxury panelized homes in the United States at the best prices in the market.
