One of the most incredible investments in life as at now is building a steel kit home. The popularity of steel kit homes has been on a rise because of the better energy efficiency, stylish designs, affordability and many other benefits that kit homes offer.
Steel kit homes provide a satisfying experience for many as homeowners are allowed to take part in the construction of their property. Designing and manufacturing of kit homes is partially done off site, and then all materials are delivered to the site of construction by a truck.
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Things you need to know beforehand if you’re thinking of owning a kit home Kit homes are exceptionally good. They are very spacious and functional. Also, they are self-sufficient and sustainable. They are flexible regarding design. They exhibit an open-plan layout and Eco-friendly properties. Also, most of their components are pre-built which gives them an excellent quality control.
In details, benefits of kit homes include:
Affordability
Kit homes are easier to acquire than conventional homes. The cost of kit homes varies depending on the type of home you want, the inclusion or the exclusion in the package, how much work you can take on yourself, and whether you’re hiring a contractor to construct the home for you. A steel kit home package approximately costs about a third of the gross cost of the completed home. Most kits exclusively consist of the home’s exterior shell materials. Any deductions including, the cost of any utilities, land, labor, and completion of the interior does not appear in the kit price. Overally, kit homes are still cheaper. They cost at about 40% less to build. You can save money and time by applying skills learned in your research. Doing most of the work by yourself saves money too. However, if you haven’t acquired any construction training, it is better to hire a building contractor, implying that the home will be assembled on site much faster.
Ease and Eco-friendly Features
A steel kit home is much easier to built and also less wasteful. The reason is that the necessary plans and technical details, including cutting and pre-assembling materials, is already done by the manufacturer. It also entails the use of a lot of green materials which include: sea containers, glass, timber, and steel. There is also assured thermal efficiency because heating systems are energy-efficient. Solar panels and insulation are also energy-efficient and are very compatible with kit homes. Water recycling features are also easy to install. They include dual flush toilets, low-water showers, grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting. It is also important to remember that recycled steel is used to make most of these home kits which helps in environmental conservation.
Reduce Build Time
While most conventional homes take up to three years to complete building, a steel kit home takes a maximum of nine months. Erection of the exterior shell,installation of the roof, windows and doors takes several hours to a few days when working with the aid of a group of experienced carpenters. The interior takes two to three months, and the contractor does it. The longest it can take is five to nine months especially if you’re living in the house during its construction.
Customisable
The homeowners can customize their kit home at little or no cost to suit their preferences; including designing rooms to their preferred style and size!
Sustainability
Steel kit homes have outstanding strength because of the favorable chemical and physical properties exhibited by ‘material’ steel that is used to build them. The kit houses are therefore durable as steel is strong standing and can resist harsh weather. Steel also does not compromise to termites and mold which nullifies the need to use dangerous chemicals especially if you have young little ones around.Thereby reducing the maintenance costs. Steel is also non-combustible which means that it can resist fire which gives it an upper hand when it comes to sustainability as compared to conventional homes.
In case you’re in search of a comfortable home to invest in, then a steel kit home is the in thing. Think of all the benefits; cost effectiveness, easy maintenance, sustainability and go for one!
