{"id":738,"date":"2021-07-30T21:07:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T21:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/?p=738"},"modified":"2023-04-14T09:39:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T09:39:14","slug":"can-modular-homes-be-renovated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/can-modular-homes-be-renovated\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Modular Homes Be Renovated? 4 Things To Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Modular homes are a growing trend in today\u2019s construction business. The sustainability and speed of building that it provides are unmatched by traditional construction methods. It wouldn\u2019t be surprising if future buildings were to be made modularly instead, as the demands for new structures only continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One way or another, all homes will need renovation. As with anything, buildings tend to deteriorate over time, and people’s needs will always change. Considering the new building technology that is modular buildings, it\u2019s not commonly known yet exactly how these buildings can be modified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many similar and entirely different things you need to consider when renovating a modular home. A modular home is built differently and will require an entirely different process of renovating. Some renovation aspects will be easier (cheaper and faster) compared to traditionally built homes, while some will be harder (costly and slow).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we\u2019ll be going into modular homes, renovating modular homes, and the pros and cons of having a modular home. It\u2019s always good to have brief background knowledge of how modular homes work to understand their method of being renovated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A modular home is basically a prefabricated building made up of \u201cmodules.\u201d The building’s different parts (modules) are constructed offsite and delivered to the home site for assembly. In fact, almost 90% of the construction is done outside of the site, and the site now only serves as a place to assemble the building. This does not mean that there is no work; there will still be a construction process, albeit a lot shorter and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As much as the concept of having prefabricated walls, roofs, etc. may make it seem that modular homes are of lesser quality compared to traditionally built homes, this is not the case. Modular homes perform just as well structurally and in terms of quality and there are numerous advantages as well as disadvantages when it comes to a modular home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Modular homes, as the name implies, are made up of modules. In this section, we\u2019ll be going over a very brief outline of how modular homes are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be wondering if that\u2019s all there really is to it. Yes, the process of building modular homes is actually simple; however, there are many factors that complicate this process down the line. There are measures that the contractors will take to ensure that these complications are mitigated as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A modular home\u2019s main selling point for clients is the fact that it is extremely easy to construct. The cheapest type of modular home is constructed with container blocks, the same kind that\u2019s used on ships. As long as there is no load above it, finish are properly applied, and utilities are installed correctly. There is no reason why you cannot have a modular home built literally anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is especially convenient for places in which building and undergoing a long and arduous construction project is just not viable. This could include places distant from cities or with no nearby resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many uses for this already in almost all industries, but how can this concept of convenience and easy construction work in your favor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine having a plot of land yet not having enough funds to go with the option of regular construction of a home. The lot will completely go to waste if you want to use it but don\u2019t have the means to. Even if you did have the money, let\u2019s say you want to have a home as fast as possible. A modular home is a perfect example of a type of house in this scenario. More complex modular houses are actually built from traditional building materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A big factor to also consider is how sustainable and environmentally friendly modular homes actually are. If anything, it\u2019s entirely possible that modular construction will be the main way of constructing buildings in the future. The fact that modular homes do not disturb the environment as much as traditional buildings and take less energy to build, in terms of manpower and resources, makes it so environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, modular homes have a lot of downsides. First and foremost, by removing the traditional building construction process, you miss out on the opportunity of architectural design. This is not to say that it is not possible for an architect to design with modules, but most architects are masters of the traditional way of building in this day and age. The scale of which homes are built, especially around the environment and context, can only be done in terms of having a specific plan for the users and the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you were to make a comparison, the traditional building methods is like having your clothes tailored to fit you, while getting a modular home is more like buying something from a store, premade. To support this argument, think about the fact that every little thing in a traditionally built house is made with human hands. There is full control over how the house would look and full control over how it would turn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not to say that modular homes can be complex or well designed; they definitely can be. However, the nature of having prefabricated modules is severely limited by multiple factors. The biggest glaring factor would be the sizes of spaces that modular homes can support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another disadvantage of modular homes is their real estate value. Not a lot of people know about modular homes or have a misguided perception of what it is. Most people would rather stick with a tried and tested regularly built house.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a modular home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are modular homes made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Benefits of a modular home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cons of a modular home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n