Flat and Low Slope Roofs – Common Misconceptions Explained
This is a blog demystifying some of the common misconceptions about flat and low slope roofs!
Tech In Homebuilding
There’s been a lot of news as of late with respect to large companies and investors putting money into the development of technology for homebuilding. Our experience with tech in homebuilding is that it can serve many purposes and if part of a conscious plan can add great value to your home. This is true…
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City of Kelowna RU7 Lots
A short discussion about building homes on RU7 Zoned Properties in Kelowna, British Columbia.
The 2-5-10 New Home Warranty
Maybe you’ve heard of it, and maybe you haven’t but every home in BC is required by law to be covered by a warranty that’s been called the 2-5-10 warranty, even prefab modular homes. How does it work? Well really there are three elements to it that work like this: 1. The Starting Point The…
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Types of Green Programs for Prefab Modular Homes
More about the types of Green programs available for Prefab Modular Homes.
Modular Design Constraints and Shipping
Have you ever wondered why prefab modular homes are designed in a narrow rectangular shape? The answer revolves around one thing, being the highway. Every prefab modular home that gets built in a factory needs to be transported to its ultimate site via transport truck and that means the units need to fit the roads…
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Working With an Architect
At Built Prefab there are three main ways to design your prefab modular structure. The first is to simply choose one of our standard models, choose your finishes and options from our model guide and build your new home. The second way is to work with us to create your own floorplan and build yourself…
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Foundation Types for Modular Construction – A Primer
When building a prefab modular home or building in Western Canada a major component of the building structure is your foundation. The foundation is underpins the stability of the structure of your home and it’s very important to choose a foundation that suits your needs. The choice of your home’s foundation depends on the type…
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What’s Prefab Anyway?
The world of prefab is a broad one, but in the most general sense, the definition of prefabrication is the “manufacture sections of to enable quick or easy assembly on site.†When you think about it that definition can mean many things so we thought we would put together a handy description of each method…
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