Owning a home has always been the dream of many people, whether starting out as a married couple or a professional starting out in life. A home is an important aspect of our lives especially the need of a safe haven after dealing with everyday challenges. Having a nice place to lay one’s head is always going to be a priority for millions of Nigerians. However, the option of building a home should not be a long drawn out process and a drain on financial resources and time. For many years, Nigerians have adapted the traditional way of building homes using brick and mortar. This is the way known to many of us after the ancient mud hut concept prevalent hundreds of years ago. With the advance in technology, designs and the development of better and improved building materials, people can now access other home building options. One of such options and a very good one too is the Prefabricated Home Building Concept. Prefabricated building Not many people are familiar with other options of home building mainly because they do not witness the construction process. Prefabricated homes do not differ much from a traditional build and if one is not told, the difference is almost negligible. Prefabricated homes have now become the homebuilding choice for many and a lot more people are willing to embrace this option in Nigeria. They are homes that are pre-built and assembled in factories into manageable pieces before they are transported to the building site. Due to the speed of building this type of home, the concept is witnessing a huge demand in this present age. This mode of construction can be used for homes, schools, market stalls, offices and is especially adaptable for places of high urbanisation i.e. where space is at a premium. There are many important benefits to using this concept to build a home and include the following: Quick construction: Unlike traditional built homes where the process depends on excessive manual labour and favourable weather, prefabricated homes are built in less time. The construction of prefabricated homes is simple compared to conventional constructions. The builder will visit the site to inspect where the building will be constructed and floor plans are drawn by the architect. These kinds of building are being appreciated worldwide for their speed of construction and easier process. This is mainly due to minimal work required on the site and the clean process of construction, which makes it environmental-friendly. Design flexibility: Designs can be customised according to individual tastes and many personalised features can also be included. There are a lot of designs to choose from and homes can also be built to budget, preference and sizes. Better foundations: Due to the style of build, prefabricated houses do not need costly raft foundation especially in land filled and swampy areas. Though it is as sturdy as a traditional build, the weight of the building eliminates the risk of subsidence and sinking buildings. Prefabricated homes have now become the home of choice for many home owners in land filled areas. Quality control: The entire construction of a prefabricated home is done under strict quality controlled conditions. Each section of the building is built to specification to ensure it follows building regulations. As the project is constructed in climate controlled environment, it is less affected by the effects of nature. Affordable: Home owners can choose specific designs and features to suit their budget and add extras on as they go along. It has been proven that prefabricated homes are cheaper to build than traditional buildings. Customers will be able to determine the cost of the project upfront so they can budget effectively. This is unlike traditional construction methods where cost can easily spiral out of control. Prefabricated buildings are also not dependent on suppliers of cement, bricks etc. This is because all the components of the building are pre- determined and finalised before construction commences. Prefabricated homes are becoming the home of choice for many people; especially due to the speed of construction and the ability to forecast the cost of build. For most of the above reasons, a large number of people prefer buying houses which are
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:51:43 +0000
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