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| Modular Building Basics |
Constructing modular buildings
Up to ninety percent of a modular building is normally constructed in a factory-controlled environment using the same materials
utilized for traditional construction. Each module is built out with walls, ceilings, carpeting, and wiring. Building modules
are then assembled to form a seamless building when they reach the destination site.
The entire building isn’t built in one piece; instead, the floor plan is broken up into individual modules that can be shipped on the road. Each module ranges in size from 10 to 18 feet wide to 36 to 76 feet long, with the module width depending on state shipping regulations
Most modular buildings consist of one to two modules and occupy one floor, for a total of one to two thousand square feet. However they can also be used for much larger spaces ranging in the tens and even hundreds of thousands of square feet, and can be three or four stories tall.
Modular building look and feel
As with traditional buildings, modular buildings can be used for many different purposes. They can range from portable classrooms to research lab facilities to medical clinics. Companies in the healthcare, government, education and retail industries often turn to modular buildings for their construction needs.
Finishing and installing your modular building
There are a variety of finishes you can choose for your modular building exterior. They include wood, steel, brick, stucco, aggregate and other exterior siding. You can also customize your exterior with windows, multiple doors, and various roof treatments. Numerous options exist for finishing the interior as well.
As with conventional buildings, you can have your modular building erected so it is flush to the ground or set above ground. To have the building entrance set flush to the ground, you will need a pit-set foundation. You should also consult with a local geotechnical firm to ensure the soil conditions are appropriate for a below-ground foundation. Above-ground foundations will require that your building has ramps and steps to all entrances.
To provide a more custom look, there has been a recent trend to constructing “permanent modular” buildings that require more on-site construction. This translates to having as little as 50 percent of the construction occurring at the factory.
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