Mid-century Modern
Prefab Luxury, Made Simple
What is Mid-Century Modern ?
Modular and prefab cabins offer an enticing blend of convenience, lower costs, faster construction, and sustainability.
These cabins are essentially customizable rooms, crafted off-site before being transported and assembled on your plot of land. This streamlined process ensures precision and efficiency, minimizing construction waste, time, and costs without sacrificing quality.
A modular home will come in semi-complete sections that are mostly complete upon arrival. These sections (modules) are connected on-site and only require minor finishes. On the other hand, a prefab home is framed and flat packed. Upon arrival, the frame members are constructed on-final location. A modular will have most of its fixtures in prepositioned in place while a prefab has more components that are completed at the job site.
Modular cabins offer many advantages over site-built homes. The savings are usually 15-20% less than a traditionally built cabin. The biggest downside is that the modules need certain clearances to be transported to the home site. Because prefab homes come in smaller sections, land access can have more constraints.
Depending on the budget, single-story homes can be built for as low as $225 per square foot (excludes land costs). Those with a higher budget can fully customize the cabin to the most luxurious chalet standards. However, it’s not just about aesthetics and reducing costs —they’re also champions of sustainability. Many are built using eco-friendly materials and practices, minimizing environmental impact without compromising on style, build quality or functionality.
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What Are The Steps To Building A Prefab Home?
The process starts with assessing the terrain. Initial broad ideas and rough drafts are then formulated. Following this, the architectural details are honed, the interior gets designed, and construction commences. Finally, after adding the last details, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is completed and ready for enjoyment.
Pros and Cons of Off-Site Construction
1. Establish Your Budget
For any shopping journey, starting from the top and working down according to your budget is advisable.
Financing options for mid-century prefab homes are plentiful, yet it’s worth noting that not every loan officer may have expertise in this construction field. Therefore, seeking assistance from a professional specialized in these specific construction loans is recommended.
Important Notes
2. Design your Mid Century Modular
After setting your budget, tailor the design of the mid-century modular home according to each allocated cost. Our team of architects and engineers will collaborate closely with you and your project engineer. This phase involves choosing your ultimate finishes and fixtures. A 3D Walkthrough will then be used to showcase the floor plan.
Things to Consider
3. Apply for Permits
The permit timeline represents one of the most significant uncertainties in the construction process, often subject to delays for various reasons. Obtaining a building permit involves securing approvals from multiple departments, each with its specific criteria. The requirements for your building code could necessitate endorsements from entities such as the fire department, the health and safety department, city or county engineers, the water district, utility companies, and potentially others.
Advantages Over Site-Built
4. Breaking Ground / Horizontal Construction
The first step to building the actual home is to construct the basement (if any) and foundation. Different soils and building engineering plans will require different foundation types. For some soils, a pier foundation is most appropriate, for others a slab may be better suited. Regardless of the type, there are certain parts that need to be built before the actual building components can be placed.
After the building is placed, connections to the utilities are made. Any seams, roofing, and final siding are added.
Things To Consider
6. Finishing Touches
The finishing touches for a mid-century modular build are crucial for transforming the structure from a basic shell to a completed, livable home. These final steps typically include:
- Interior Finishing:
- Painting and Wall Finishes: Applying the final coats of paint or other wall treatments to interior walls.
- Flooring Installation: Laying down the final flooring choices, such as carpet, hardwood, or tile.
- Cabinetry and Fixtures: Installing cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms, as well as fixtures like sinks, showers, and lighting.
- Trim and Molding: Adding baseboards, crown moldings, door and window trims to enhance the aesthetic appeal and finish of rooms.
- Exterior Finishing:
- Siding and Exterior Paint: Completing the exterior walls with materials like vinyl, wood siding, or stucco, and applying any necessary exterior paint.
- Roofing: Finalizing the roofing installation, which may include shingles, tiles, or metal roofing.
- Gutters and Downspouts: Installing gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage around the home.
- Utility Connections:
- Electricity, Water, and Gas: Making sure all utilities are properly connected and functional. This includes the electrical system, plumbing, heating, and possibly gas lines.
- HVAC System: Ensuring the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are installed and working correctly.
- Landscaping and External Features:
- Landscaping: Planting grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers to enhance the curb appeal and provide environmental benefits.
- Driveways and Walkways: Constructing access paths, driveways, and walkways using materials like concrete, asphalt, or paving stones.
- Decks and Patios: Building decks, patios, or porches to extend the living space outdoors.
7. Warranty / Service
Our modular and prefab components are built to the highest quality. In fact, in order for any building component to be transported, the tolerances are actually more rigid than a site built home.
Our commitment to you doesn’t stop when you get the keys to move in. Were here to help provide service for as long as you want. Our Prefab and Modular Farmhouses come with a best-in-class, 10-year craftsman warranty. If any concerns arise, we will gladly be there to support you and help repair or replace any defect as needed.
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