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DIY Makabayan Houses for Luzon and Visayas
Modular homes have becoming popular in the country. The idea of homes being manufactured in the factory-setting, transported to the site, and then assembled to the foundation has remodeled real estate.
In the Philippines, real estate companies have started putting up modular houses for subdivisions because how its benefits far outweigh its costs have been further realized. Many homeowners have also opted for modern prefeb houses because they have proven to be more affordable yet more durable compared to traditional houses.
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What is Bahay Makabayan?
Bahay Makabayan, a real estate company based in General Santos City, started its operations years ago of offering modular houses in Philippines to the aspiring homeowners of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat, then the whole Mindanao. Now, Bahay Makabayan is seeking to expand its offers of affordable abode to Luzon and Visayas(see Makabayan models).
The idea of a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) house may not be familiar with many but it has made its waves to the housing market and now it has continued to strengthen its presence. Bahay Makabayan, actually is offering Luzon and Visayas DIY houses through application forms to determine the possible number of clients in the area.
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How Bahay Makabayan Change the Future of Housing
Promising to start the DIY houses at the end of the year, Bahay Makabayan is taking a leap to ensuring its spot in the country’s real estate milieu. With its primary goal to offer affordable houses to the financially struggling individuals who have always wanted to own their dream homes, Bahay Makabayan is continuing its visions to other parts of the country – not only in Mindanao.
Their success in the Mindanao region has become a testament to the services they offer. While ensuring that the houses are well-built, durable, and modern, Bahay Makabayan has also carefully noted that a common Filipino should be able to afford the houses they offer.
This DIY Makabayan Houses project is an opportunity for Filipinos in Luzon and Visayas who have always wanted to own an affordable house to make their dreams come true too. With this initiative of Bahay Makabayan, they will be helping many live the dreams they have, maybe, never just yet considered possible.
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Why Designer Prefab Homes are the Future of Housing
Energy-efficient and durable homes are on the top list of modern homeowners, which is why prefabricated homes in Philippines are among the top choices. Starting from container homes, prefab homes has evolved passing into modular, to precut, to panelized housing. Over the years, the demands have also been constantly rising.
The main driving factors on the steady increase in the demands of prefab houses have to be it weather resistance, superior design, and improved functionalities. Architecture innovation which has seen a shift in design and functionality plays a great role.
Here are other features which are the driving forces of the modern prefab houses you should know.
Ability to be transported, disassembled, and relocated
Prefab houses are manufactured indoors and then delivered to your desired location in just a matter of weeks. This convenience is fully realized once you have decided to have your house built in a rather remote area.
Being assembles per module or section; the house can also be disassembled should you choose to move them.
If you happen to relocate, then relocating a prefab house is easily said and easily done.
Usage of innovative technology
Prefab houses are built only of superior quality materials. These houses are best known for taking advantage of cutting-edge architecture and having eco-credentials.
The technology associated in prefab home construction allows higher precision in meeting their specifications.
Quality designs by world-class designers, architects, and artists
The use of architecture software has provided flexibility to the realization of the designs of the prefab houses. Homeowners can freely customize their prefab houses with the consultation with the architects, of course.
Initially the homeowners are able to choose from the designs already prepared in collaboration with various architects and designers. However, they can add or reduce features from the original designs should they choose to.
Eco-friendly home
Being manufactured in a factory using architecture software, prefab houses are known to generate very minimal wastes. These minimal wastes are then recycled.
Greener features are also incorporate to all prefab houses. Bamboo flooring, insulated walls, energy-efficient windows, and motion-sensing faucets are few of those features.
Strictly following the green building codes, prefab houses are eco-friendly houses which are taking over real estate.
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All About Modular Home Construction
The popularity of modular homes has aided construction industry professionals in the daily hurdles of their job. To understand how huge the effect on the construction industry as a whole, below are the differences of traditional construction and modular homes while noting the drawbacks and benefits of each.
What is a Modular Home?
Built off-site, modular homes in Philippines are constructed in sections in a factory setting then transported and installed to the foundation where the house will have to stand.
Various companies offer manufactured modular homes. The popular opinion that they all look the same is a complete fabrication. Aside from varying in designs, the houses can also be highly customized depending on the specifications set by the homeowner. They can be made using materials requested by the homeowner but rest assured that they are always crafted with the highest standards.
Benefits of Module Homes
Construction timeline
Weather can delay the construction of a traditional home. But weather is never a problem in modular home construction. This makes the construction relatively faster. Delays and complaints are also avoided by building the houses in a controlled environment in the factory.
Structural Integrity and Quality Control
Managers can be able to easily monitor the construction of specific sections of the house. This is very important to ensure the quality of the modules.
Though modular homes and traditional homes are built with regulator codes, modular homes are further installed with additional safety features which come handy during the transport to the actual site.
Sustainability
Environmental concerns have pushed the shift in building industry. The use of sustainable materials has become so popular while they also become cost-efficient.
The construction of modules has been meticulously fitted to be environmentally sustainable making the homeowner save in the long run while also helping the environment.
Cost-effectiveness
Less material wastes translate to lesser costs. Lesser construction time also translates to lesser additional costs on the homeowner’s part.
On-site builders also spent lesser time to complete the project in the site. This means that they spend less in travel and accommodation while working on the modular house project. This also allows them to easily work in their next project.
Drawbacks of Modular Homes
Land Restrictions
Although not always realized, there are covenants which specify that only brick homes should be constructed in certain areas. Modular homes can be built with brick facades. They will however raise the costs also reducing the sustainable value of the house thus almost always avoided.
Luxury Builds
Luxury builds are not compatible with modular homes. Features and designs of luxury build houses have the possibility to not fit the styles and materials of the modular home thus it would be best to opt for traditional construction.
Built-up Areas
Built-up urban areas may not be the best location for a modular home. Narrow alleys and power lines may make the assembly of the sections particularly difficult. This can delay the on-site assembly and can raise the installation costs of the modular house
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Modular Homes vs Traditional Homes
Modular homes are indoor-built homes which are manufactured in a factory-like location. Afterwards, they are transported to a site where they will be assembled by builders in static foundations.
Modular homes are different from mobile homes. Modular houses are just manufactured in a factory module by module and then moved to the building site. Other names for modular homes are prefab homes, system-built homes, and factory-built homes.
One cannot distinguish a fully completed manufactured modular homes in Philippines and a traditional site-built home.
How do Modular Homes Differ from Site-Built Homes?
Since modular homes are built in a controlled environment, it eliminates various weather-related variables which may impede the construction.
The assembly line efficiencies alter the business process enables lesser use of raw materials thus producing lesser manufacturing wastes.
Modular houses are more energy-efficient due to the stricter insulation standards as well as industry-mandated manufacturing practices. In the long run, it will allow the homeowners to save.
The factory setting of building the modules of the houses eliminates the thefts and damages of the materials than that of the job-site construction.
Employments of the people who work on the houses ensure that there will be no shortages of skilled labors.
To ensure that the modules are transported safely they are always secured with additional adhesives, framing lumbers, steel strappings, and screws.
Why Choose a Module Home Over a Site-Built Home?
Faster Construction
One of the perks of indoor construction is that the modules are completed in weeks rather than in months. Also, delays caused by weather or labor-related problems are eliminated.
High Standard Construction
Compared to the on-site construction, modular homes are subjected to stricter industry standards, building codes, guidelines, and rules. The result of these will be a house which is more efficient and not likely to experience problems.
Highly Affordable
The acquisition of the materials in larger volumes results to lower costs and therefore lower selling prices. The meticulous planning also makes the construction process cheaper, easier, and quicker.
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What is Modular Home?
Modular homes in Philippines are indoor-built homes which are manufactured homes in a factory-like location. Afterwards, they are transported to a site where they will be assembled by builders in static foundations.
Modular homes are different from mobile homes. Modular houses are just manufactured in a factory module by module (see Philippine Manufactured Homes) and then moved to the building site. Other names for modular homes are prefab homes, system-built homes, and factory-built homes.
One cannot distinguish a fully completed modular home and a traditional site-built home.
How do Modular Homes Differ from Site-Built Homes?
Since modular homes are built in a controlled environment, it eliminates various weather-related variables which may impede the construction.
The assembly line efficiencies alter the business process enables lesser use of raw materials thus producing lesser manufacturing wastes.
Modular houses are more energy-efficient due to the stricter insulation standards as well as industry-mandated manufacturing practices. In the long run, it will allow the homeowners to save.
The factory setting of building the modules of the houses eliminates the thefts and damages of the materials than that of the job-site construction.
Employments of the people who work on the houses ensure that there will be no shortages of skilled labors.
To ensure that the modules are transported safely they are always secured with additional adhesives, framing lumbers, steel strappings, and screws.
Why Choose a Module Home Over a Site-Built Home?
Faster Construction
One of the perks or key advantages of modular homes is that the modules are completed in weeks rather than in months. Also, delays caused by weather or labor-related problems are eliminated.
High Standard Construction
Compared to the on-site construction, modular homes are subjected to stricter industry standards, building codes, guidelines, and rules. The result of these will be a house which is more efficient and not likely to experience problems.
Highly Affordable
The acquisition of the materials in larger volumes results to lower costs and therefore lower selling prices. The meticulous planning also makes the construction process cheaper, easier, and quicker.
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4 Key Advantages of Manufactured Modular Homes
Manufactured homes are currently taking the housing world by storm. Many families are considering and have purchased manufactured homes. With the great availability of its financing option, more homeowners are looking into owning one. Here are four of the advantages of manufactured modular homes.
Affordability
The affordability of manufactured modular homes is never because of inferior quality of materials used to build them. In fact, their affordability is primarily due to them costing less to build.
Being built in a controlled environment, the materials are purchased in bulk which paves to a higher discount. Damages are also less likely during construction while there is a proper disposal or recycling of waste materials.
Above all, the weather cannot cause any delay to the production. Surely this is one of the basic advantages of manufactured modular homes that homeowners are looking as of today.
Safety and Energy Efficiency
Among other standards and benefits of manufactured home is that they are tested is its energy efficiency. To ensure the safety of the home, during manufacturing, they are tested to pass hazards which any ordinary homes may be subjected into such as fire hazard, etc. and probably the best advantages of manufactured modular homes that can offer to its buyer.
The plumbing and electrical installations are also double checked to ensure that they pass the standards set by local and national building codes.
Aside from performance tests, the houses are also checked for their energy efficiency
Amenities
Buying a manufactured home does not limit you to opportunities with you amenities. Like a regular traditional home, you have the options to incorporate additional room, expand your bathroom, install a whirlpool, design a walk-in closet, personalize your windows, remodel your kitchen, etc.
In fact, you are freer to refurbish your home any way you like it because it is easier to move the modules and give way to your expansion ideas.
Mobile Home Financing Availability
Despite the mobile home being more affordable, the homeowner may choose to pay it using a loan. Because of the strict standards being followed to build mobile homes, many are offering mobile home financing to prospect homeowners.
As a curious homeowner also, always note that these loans are also subject for requirements such as interest rates, loan limits, down payments, and credit score requirements.
Now that you have learned a few key advantages of manufactured modular homes, it is now time to choose and plan your preferred design structure for your manufactured home.
Bahay Makabayan offers a selection of house models and also accept customized layouts and designs. For inquiries you may send a message and contact their sales representatives at http://www.bahaymakabayan.com/contact-us/ for proper guidance.
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5 Benefits of Manufactured Homes
Also called mobile homes, modular manufactured homes in Philippines are constructed by parts in a factory then will be transported to the home site where it will be assembled or attached to a vehicle. This is very much different to the approach used in building traditional homes where the materials are brought to the site and then constructed to the built foundation.
Many benefits of manufactured homes have already been realized by numerous homeowners. The benefits surprised many as they have always seemed unreal until they are brought into reality. The advantages which every homeowner should consider are the following:
Affordability
Affordability a benefits of manufactured homes that is highly being considered and is one of its major edges compared to traditional homes. The cost saving does not only stop there. Manufactured homes are known to being energy efficient making the homeowner save on electricity, mainly, in the long run.
It is also an option to purchase a manufactured home new or used. Used manufactured homes are less expensive, of course, and they are already standing in a piece of land. With that, the homeowner will not have to pay for transport.
Environmentally Friendly
Compared to traditional houses, manufactured modular homes have less negative impact to the environment and this is one of the major benefits of manufactured homes. The efficiency of the process in manufacturing the materials of the house allows for relatively lesser waste materials. These waste materials can also be recycled.
Reliability of Construction
Being built in a controlled environment in a factory, manufactured homes are rarely subjected to delays due to bad weather. The construction of the similar units over and over again has created this nature of control over the modules being constructed. Furthermore, very strict standards are followed in every inch of construction process.
Flexibility
Another benefits of manufactured homes are easier to move. When selling the property, the owner can have options whether to sell the house and the land or just the house which then can be transported to a new site.
Excellent Financing Options
Many homeowners are still inflexible to consider manufactured homes because of the difficulty of getting a mortgage for them. Manufactures have wide arrays of options on how to take advantage of government credits and loans to finance manufactured homes.
You might also want to read about prefab homes pros and cons as a relation to this article.
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How Safe Are Shipping Container Homes?
Homeowners are skeptical about shipping container being converted into container homes. Who wouldn’t? There are a lot of people who just don’t see it, and who can blame them? Everybody knows what a shipping container looks like and basing on their appearance and structure, people are quick to dismiss the idea that they can be converted to a livable house. While this misconception is generally false, it has become one of the challenges of shipping container homes.
The Safety of Shipping Container Homes
Shipping containers are very well-known for their strength. Made primarily of steel, shipping containers withstand any weather conditions and exposure for very long time. Even natural disasters has come and gone for shipping containers. The perceived risk regarding shipping containers may be for the used one and never the newer ones.
Safety Risks Involved
There are used shipping containers which may have been spilled with chemicals which directly affects the qualities of its materials. If so, these containers are deemed to be unsafe. Also, some containers are used to store chemicals and they too will have safety risks involved.
Not only will these shipping containers damage the quality of its materials. When used, they pose a hazard to the occupants of the house. It is wise to opt for a brand new shipping container or use second-hand containers which you know never have been stored with harmful substances.
Shipping Containers Are Heat Magnets
Metals are known to be heat conductors and they sure are. Shipping containers are commonly associated with being heat trappers. There is a highlight of truth regarding this. This is why, a professional insulation need to be installed to your shipping containers to guarantee comfort. In comparison to traditional houses, using shipping containers to your home is guaranteed to be more energy efficient.
Shipping Containers Are As Safe
Shipping containers can pose potential hazards only when you did not do any research before purchasing them. Similarly, traditional homes are as hazardous when there is a failure to inspect parts of the house which is very much exposed to wear and tear.
No matter what type of house you choose, safety depends on how much effort you put to impose them. Installation of fire extinguishers, scheduling maintenance checks, and choosing the correct insulation equipment will make your residential space safer. As long you have prepared for any unforeseen circumstances, you are least likely to be bamboozled by safety concerns.
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The Pros and Cons of Prefab Homes
If you are looking for a house it is possible that you will not be able to find one which suits every specification that you want thus resulting you to opt to build one. Suppose you have decided to build a house, then you will have to decide then whether you will be going for the traditional way of building a house or go for the prefab house option. Here are the pros and cons of prefab houses:
Pro 1: Energy-efficient
The most common feature of a prefab house is being energy-efficient. The tight and well-fit seams of the modules will keep the heat thus reducing your energy consumption in the process. Tight construction of the modules of the prefab houses has gained them the popularity of withstanding many natural calamities. Many will assume that prefab houses equal mobile homes. This is very much farther from the truth as prefab houses have great foundations, high-quality materials, and elegant designs.
Pro 2: Fast Construction
Being a modular house, the parts of the prefab homes are constructed in a controlled environment in a factory then transported and assembled to the location site. With this, it would take fewer personnel to work on house construction saving you time and money in the process. The construction itself may not be the primary concern here as recurring permits for the construction can be a lengthy procedure.
Pro 3: Affordable
One of the most important pros of prefab houses is its affordability. Compared to traditional houses, prefab houses are cheaper. This is not because of the construction materials used to build the place but because of saving from labor costs, primarily. In the long run, the homeowner will also have saved a lot because of the house’s energy-efficiency. For renovations, a modular house will also allow you to save more compared to a traditional one.
Con 1: Costs of Land
Since you are only buying a house, you will need a land to put them on. If you already own a land then it would not too much trouble. However, if you do not yet, then you can be up for a lengthy process. Some companies who are selling prefab houses are also assisting clients to acquire permits for the land they want their homes built.
Con 2: Up-Front Payment
Unlike the traditional house where you can put a down payment of 20% then let your mortgage take care of the remaining amount; the prefab house will require you to pay the construction of the house before you can move in. While your home is built, you will be paying the installed based on contract. Depending on how much you pay initially, you can gain savings on interest.
Con 3: Installing Utilities
Another disadvantage of prefab houses is arranging the utilities for the house. Your house will need sewer, electrical, and water systems. In some cases the designs for these systems do not come with the house. If these are too much for you, look for companies who are offering prefab houses with these systems already designed and taken care of.
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Prefabricated Construction: A Closer Look at 6 Prefab Building Methods
While the idea of building prefab houses has become popular over time, builders have found other ways to ensure efficiency and precision in manufacturing modules of the prefab houses. Here are six types:
Panelized Wood Framing
Commonly used in roofing, the frames are made of pieces of timber, plywood or other materials. The laminated timbers are covered by plywood. These panels installed on the roof save more time and make the construction so much more dependable. The frames can have a length of 72 feet.
Sandwich Paneling
From the idea of sandwiches, this paneling is composed of thin facings of two of the following materials: concrete, stainless steel, or plywood. They are then adhered to an insulating core which can be made of cloth, paper, rubber, or foam.
Steel Framing
Steel has long been used as a building material for commercial and residential construction. Steel framing is taking durable and strong materials then creating prefabricated panels from them. These sturdy panels can then be used in building construction.
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Timber Framing
Timber frames are also constructed in the factory then used to promptly raise prefabricated buildings. More popular than ever, many homes are currently using this system in their construction.
Concrete Systems
Using precast concrete panels for buildings offers time-saving and versatility options. Compared to other building components used in traditional building, concrete systems are heavier yet more durable and more aesthetically pleasant.
Modular Systems
These systems utilize all the prefab styles in creating a building. The modules are constructed in the factory then they are brought to the construction site where they are connected to an already constructed foundation.
It is good to learn more about prefab construction and modular house in Philippines for a deeper understanding on how it works. You may visit or contact Bahay Makabayan and their team if you need to know more about modular housing building in your area and read the different Modular FAQ’s before opting to buy or build your first modular homes.
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5 Business Benefits of Designer Prefab Houses
The demand for designer prefab houses has been continually growing that it has created a massive shift in the real estate market. The expectations for the shipments of prefab homes are anticipated to skyrocket by 2020. This rise is mainly attributed to the benefits of prefab houses which are transportability, design options, world-class elegance, and energy efficiency.
Modern modular or designer prefab houses are more than functional, stylish, and very livable. Homeowners and real estate developers alike are looking into prefab houses in new perspectives where best benefits are reaped off.
Some Advantages of Prefab Constructions
Growing Demands
The trends for housing continue to change proportionally to its market demands. Housing developers are also always listening to the market determining what they need then ensure that they come up with the idea which is better than their competitor.
This massive rise on the prefab market has paved ways of opportunities for housing developers to decorate their portfolios.
Fast-paced Construction
The most important resource in housing operation is time. Project schedules always are the considerations for project costs. In some countries, the developers are required to pay home buyers an interest for the delays of the construction.
Compared to traditional houses, designer prefab houses do not have any weather-related constraints during construction. As they are manufactured in a controlled environment in a factory, there are fewer possibilities of delay due to weather or other aspects.
Less Surplus, Low Losses
In 2014, the record of houses which have been foreclosed was high. This remains one of the huge challenges for both developers and homeowners. Leveraging the increase in demand for prefab houses in Philippines can ensure the ROI for home developers and homeowners. The homeowners will see an increase in the value of their properties while home developers will see less of properties being distressed.
Flexibility
The cost of remodeling a house has gone through the roof and has been increasing every year.
One of the edges of designer prefab homes is that they allow for limitless possibilities for home remodeling. The flexible design of your home allows you multiple options and avenues for remodeling for lesser costs.
Design Status
The visions of many world-class architects are now widely realized in prefab homes. Before prefab houses were deemed not conducive to making a home, but the time has changed fast. The modern and stylish feel of the prefab houses have created a competition in the housing market where every individual is taking part in.
At present, famous architects and home designers have been vying for the more modern and sellable designs of prefab houses. If you want to look for more modern prefab home designs in Philippines, then you may visit Bahay Makabayan and inquire for the designs they offer.
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7 Benefits of Prefabricated Construction
Assembling various components of a certain structure in a site then transporting them to the location of jobsite is what prefabricated construction is. This technique has become so popular because of its flexibility on budgets. Numerous benefits have also been realized in using this method. Advantages also present for customers and businesses alike.
Top Benefits of Prefabricated Construction
Eco-friendly
Since the sub-assemblies of the prefabricated houses are construction in a factory, the waste materials are recycled thus lessening the waste to be directly thrown in the landfill. Also, the walls of the prefab houses are constructed in a controlled site which allows the developers to ensure that the walls are energy-efficient. Installation of the insulation of the walls is also better when done not on site, which also added to the energy-efficiency of the walls.
Cost Savings
The common misconception on the construction of prefab houses is that they are extremely expensive. Actually, modular approach to the construction of the houses will have more flexibility to the budget of the homeowner which maximizes the most affordable option in his/her price range. Also, the manufacturers receive discounts to the bulk order of materials and in turn will have an effect to the decrease of the cost shouldered by homeowners.
Flexibility
The opportunities which the prefab houses create is uncountable. Since the modules can be assembled and disassembled in location sites, they posit numerous opportunities for design flexibility. Furthermore, the homeowners will also have various choices on designs and aesthetics of the house as prefab houses can be customized in ways traditional homes can’t.
Dependable Qualities
Being manufactured in a factory, the modules of prefab houses follow very strict standards of prefabricated construction. The sub-assemblies need not to be made by a single manufacturer thus each of them needs to follow the designs and specifications of the modules so that they all fit together. Also, each component of the building which is constructed on the factory follows the local and state building codes.
No Time Delays
Since majority of the components are manufactured in a different site, there is no need for heavy machinery and equipment in the actual location site. With this, there is less cause for delays which the traditional site encounters and that is one of the great advantage of prefabricated construction. While boosting productivity, this method also streamlines the approach to constructing the house.
Shorter Time for Construction
In most cases, the prefab houses in Philippines are done with less than half the time it would take for the traditional house to finish. Because of efficient planning and minimal to no subcontractor scheduling conflicts, shorter construction time is practical not only to homeowners but to the developers mostly.
Safety
One of the most difficult challenges every construction site faces is wetness or moisture. In a controlled environment where prefab materials are manufactures, this issue can be eliminated. The construction will not have to stop because of bad weather and such.
Also the materials will not be exposed to moisture due to rain or snow. Furthermore, no accidents can be associated with workplace hazards caused by water or moisture due to rain. If you like to know more about prefabricated construction then you may visit www.bahaymakabayan.com and ask for information.
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7 Benefits of Shipping Container Home Design
One of the purposes of every house is to create a homey feel for its dwellers. Like clothes, the house speaks a whole lot to the character of the homeowners. Which is why, it is as important to have an amazingly-designed house to show to visitors. The new trend in housing today is using container home design as the modem of home and office structures for different areas.
The architecture on shipping mobile office containers has been reinventing the styles of housing. They have become head-turners and efficient for all obvious reasons.
A used shipping container is cheap! Converting these shipping containers into a container home design costs less than building a traditional house. Also, shipping containers architecture are easily found within the city.
Usability and Ease of Construction. The execution of converting shipping containers into your home is very doable. You can execute any design you may have into the containers and you may also cut out doors and windows to them easily.
Can be upped in the soonest possible time. Within a couple of months, shipping containers can be transformed into the house you have always dreamed of. There are cases where the modifications you want will be made by the company you ordered the containers from and then they will be shipped to your location. That way, the changes are not made onsite saving you the time and space for some clippings.
Highly customizable. One of the advantages of shipping container homes is that you can do what you want how you want it. The designs which can only be imagined may come to life with shipping container home design. Depending on how you execute your designs, the output can be dreamy to absolutely amazing.
Shipping containers can be literally found anywhere. You don’t have to search far if you are looking for a used shipping container to be a container home design. One of the obvious hindrances, however, is that the sheer size of the shipping containers may require huge delivery trucks to make the delivery and you may need the same space to put the deliveries in.
Eco-friendly. If the fact that they can be personalized is not reason enough for you then maybe the fact that they are eco-friendly will convince you, otherwise. Used and new containers are sold by various companies to be used as houses. Reusing the containers and convert to a container home design will help the environment greatly. Although the steel they are made of can be recycled, it would use a lot of energy to transform them.
Highly Customizable. One of the huge benefits of using container home design is their customizability. You can personalize them in any design you want specifically. Maximizing the design of the shipping container will surely made your house a stand out. And the fact that they have so much to offer to the architectural designs and builds of the houses are just too much to ignore.
Bahay Makabayan also provides the best Philippine container homes design using the top quality materials and products. You may reach them through their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bahaymakabayanhouse/ for further discussion. So what’s your waiting for? Check out and avail one of the newest trend in housing industry, a mobile container home.
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Business Advantages of Getting Mobile Office Containers
Shipping containers have paved a lot of opportunities and possibilities of their usefulness. Being a simple box has become one of its useful features.
One of the most common and obvious usage for shipping containers is customizing them to become office spaces. Not only can they be storage for equipment or other things that many have realized their potential to become office spaces. Also, these containers have also become popular venues for exhibits, training, and workshops.
Here are benefits and advantages for choosing mobile office containers
Affordability: the obvious save from choosing office containers is getting rid of construction costs and labor time in building the office space. Compared to traditional office site, office containers are more affordable to build.
This choice is also very practical if you are going with temporary office on a job site. Also, other huge factors which will make you save with office containers are rental and travel expenses.
Convenience: office containers are enclosed which makes them more quiet and comfortable. The privacy that they provide can be far from that of a traditional office. To ensure the comfort that you want, you can design the container parallel to what your work environment aims to attain.
Customization: if you are looking for an office space that you want to customize thoroughly then the office container is for you. Not only can you decide on the interior design but you will have the liberty to furnish the office and decide on every facility you want installed.
Sustainability: if you want to have a sustainable working place, the office containers may be perfect. If you are very particular – like you should – of carbon emission and energy waste then office containers produce the lowest to none. How you customize your office containers will manifest on the energy you are saving while being always convenient.
Durability: the materials which are used during construction are sure to last longer. With constant maintenance and proper care, the shipping containers can go for years.
Flexibility: one of the easies advantages you can see with shipping containers is on how flexible they are on sizes. No matter what size of office space you will need, you can easily stack or merge them however you want – a far cry from the conventional office space.
Bahay Makabayan offers one of the top quality container home and office in Philippines. With the latest technology being used and the most high grade material in the country. It prides itself with one of the best supplier of container offices and homes. You may visit the website http://www.bahaymakabayan.com/ for more information and you can ask a representative for quotation.
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21 Quick and Easy Budget for Home Upgrades
Get the Most Bang for Your Money
If you are into do-it-yourself (DIY) projects or planning on a home remodeling then you are in the right track. With ample planning and correct execution you may be able to transform the milieu of a room with a couple of hundred bucks.
Repaint Your Rooms
Repainting your rooms need not huge effort or a contractor, depending to the area of the walls. You can learn how to properly apply paint coats through instructional videos and instructions. Choosing the right color can also be learnt as well as identifying the correct brushes you will be using.
Adding Crown Molding Easily
Crown moldings add value and charm to the home thus it is on the top lists of remodeling options. Adding particular attention to the corners of the room is stylish and does not cost a lot.
Low-Cost Stair Runner
If you have slipper stairs, you don’t always need to have carpets installed in them. Rather, opt for a DIY project using the instructional videos on the internet using materials you can easily access in home centers.
Dishwasher for Water Conservation
Your old dishwasher may consume more water and electricity. It can be the right time to dispose them and install a new efficient one. Also, washing by hand makes you use 40% more water.
Rewiring the Entry Lantern
The rustic entry lantern has been common in so many houses. If you are able to find a good one from a garage sale or wherever, you can put them up but be sure to use new wiring – which you can do yourself.
Renewing Old Flooring with Paint
Refinishing the floor may be out of the budget. Painting them instead with the colors which match your walls is a very good option.
Install Interior Shutters for Shade and Privacy
Streams of sunlight from your windows can be distracting sometimes. Also, your neighbors may see right through your windows if you are not careful. Interior shutters are easy to install and do not cost much.
Giving Kitchen Cabinets Flawless and New Finish
Provided that your kitchen cabinets are in good material conditions, there is no need to change them all to make a newer feel. Repainting them with the correct matching colors will do the job.
Plant More Flowers for Free
If you have perennials in your garden you can just divide them and plant then divided portions to the designation area in your garden. It is a good way to minimize their size and control their growth. It will save you from purchasing more plants for the bald areas in your garden.
Ditching Expensive Bottles by Installing Water Filters
The purity of the tap water is a problem across the country. Some household results into buying bottled water for consumption. One way to address this is by installing filtration system under the sink in order to obtain clean water.
Go for an Eco-Friendly Insulation Layer
A cold floor is not any comfort after getting up in a cold morning. The warmth of the floor can be brought to you by installing cork or wood flooring. Rugs are expensive and the alternative.
Refinishing Your Home’s Handsome Wood Door
The varnish in your wood door will wear off leaving an ugly peeling sight. With the right affordable supplies, you can be able to bring their beauty back to what it was before.
Putting Down a Fresh Bead of Bathroom Caulk
Caulks are inexpensive and easy to put down. Go to the hardware store and replace the aging and damaged caulk in your sinks, tub, tiles and shower stalls.
Reviving Your Old Deck
Have you ever heard of power-washer? For less than a hundred bucks you can have your deck power-washed and see the pristine results.
Adding Architectural Interest with Stair Brackets
The exposed sides of the staircases can gain little to no attention at all. Enter the decorative star brackets which will make these sides pleasant to the eyes.
Laying Low-Cost Flooring in Laundries and Mudrooms
Vinyl tiles are popular because they are easy to clean, resistant to cracks, and come in various colors. You can do the job of putting them on the floor and learn how to put self-adhesive tiles for a professional-looking output.
Protecting Walls With an Easy-to-Clean Backsplash
A single sheet of solid surface material may be the answer to the sink backsplash you are having a problem with. Getting these stock materials, cutting them, and installing them can be easy you can do it yourself.
Preventing Mold Growth With a Bathroom Vent Fan
Leaving the moisture in your vent may result to mold which will cost you more when left unattended. Installing a bath vent fan will dry the moisture. The best is that you can install them yourself.
Building a Custom Tool Bench
One of the complicated-looking Home DIY projects, a custom tool bench is very much achievable with the correct instructional materials.
Ceiling Fans for Summer and Winter Savings
Installing ceiling fans are pretty easy. While some do not realize, ceiling fans circulate cold air during the summer and heated air during winter.
Programmable Thermostat
You can get programmable thermostat for less than 500 bucks. One of their advantages is that they automatically set the temperature depending on the current temperature of the room. They adjust themselves programmatically. It will trim your utility bills largely if you are able to maximize their capabilities.
If you are looking for an easy way to remodel or customize your homes, then you may want to look at our prefab house models for a much convenient and easy way of house renovation.
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10 Home Improvement Projects to Avoid
Swimming Pools
Installing a swimming pool to your house sure costs a lot. While it may be a good idea, it can be the reason why your house won’t sell. Buyers with small children will not be opting for a house with a pool. Also it will increase your energy consumption while raising your insurance. It will also add to your maintenance costs.
Gourmet Kitchens with High-End Accessories
Giving your kitchen the most expensive look may shun buyers away. But that all depends on the neighborhood you are located. Having a high-end kitchen in a not-so-fancy neighborhood can make it hard for you to find a buyer. But not very much so if your house is located in a fancier neighborhood.
Whirlpool Baths
Relaxing in a whirlpool bath may be very nice to think of; but not if you are a buyer who will have to pay more because of a newly installed bath. The costs needed for a bathtub to work properly may reach the roof depending on the baths installed. Add also the maintenance costs it will have to incur.
Sunrooms
Sunroom is an expensive project which adds very little to the house’s value. It is also not very energy-efficient. A homeowner needs to think twice before even thinking of installing it.
Expensive Landscaping
Maintaining your landscape is a must. Keeping the cost at par is always the idea. Pouring in bucks for a huge landscaping project is not a good idea before putting your house on the market. You can go for lawn changes targeting the curb for a fresher look, trimming shrubs and small trees, and the like. But hitting huge and expensive landscaping – not so much.
Adding A Room
Adding a room in your house may not be a good idea unless you are building an additional bedroom.
Remodeling A Home Office
Not a lot of people need a very luxurious home office. Since remodeling a home office is expensive you may not get the money you have spent upon putting your house on the market. The important thing to highlight on home office is good lighting.
Roof Replacement
It is true that roof replacement is a very expensive project. While it is important to maintain the roof regularly so that if there are leaks they won’t damage the walls and the ceiling, replacing them before putting the house on the market will require the increase of the price of the house which may turn potential buyers off.
Additional Garage
Garage is also expensive to put up. According to expert, you will only get a part of your investment despite them having increased the value of your house.
If you are, however, planning to stay in your home(read these home improvement ideas) for a while then they can be convenient.
Necessities
Do not touch your plumbing and your septic system if they still work. The buyers are only concern whether they work. When they do just leave them still but maintain them regularly.
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7 Home Improvement & Remodeling Ideas that Increase Home Value
Following the mediocre performance of the real estate market, people are putting their homes off the market until the market improves. And since owners have decided to stay in their homes, several improvements need to be made to make the living arrangements more comfortable.
There are projects on home improvement which do not add value to the home at all when put into market. Other improvements may diminish the value of the home. Nevertheless, there are numerous improvements which are sure to add some value to your home when done right.
It is important to identify which home improvements you need to invest in to ensure that your home value increases.
7 Projects That Add Value to Your Home
Kitchen Remodeling
Because most people see the kitchen as the soul of the home, remodeling it almost always pays off. Making your kitchen fancier is sure to add greater value to your home and will make it more profitable in the market. However, you need to resist yourself from being overboard. Some of the advices in kitchen remodeling include: not investing in deluxe kitchen, using low-VOC paints, and buying energy-efficient appliances.
Adding Bathroom
Adding a bathroom to your one-bathroom house is always a good idea. Should you have any room which is not very much used or other spaces in the house which is not utilized then they can be the additional bathroom you need.
The cost of this project depends on the size of the bathroom you want to make. Also, the materials you will be using in this project also contribute to the expense.
Room Reinvention
The addition of space to the room is an expensive project. You can work on finishing your basement, converting your attic to a bedroom, or making your garage a room-for-rent.
If ever you are thinking of demolishing walls to create other rooms, you may want to create them in such a way that they will have an appeal to buyers when they will be put to market.
Installing Energy-Efficient Windows
Having a single-pane window is not that appealing to any buyers who are very particular to energy efficiency – which is most of the cases. With these, these windows need to be replaced. Installing new energy-efficient windows comes in variety of prices depending on the contractor and the design of the windows you wanted installed.
Addition of Deck
Adding a deck to the house provides it outdoor space which gives it more outdoor spaces which is more appealing to people who are into staycation. What separates the installation of deck to your home from others is that if you are capable, you can be able to do the job yourself. If you have the right tools, you can do the whole job or part of the job. However, if you choose to have a contractor do the job, it is advisable to inquire from multiple contractors before settling for the file choice. Getting a quote among the candidates is a nice way to compare the cost and settle for the most reasonable.
Energy-Efficient Insulation
Home inspectors will include in their reports whether your house is properly insulated. Higher maintenance is sure for houses which are poorly insulated. Insulating your home(check home design mistakes that you might be doing) is not as costly as estimated and will practically raise the value of your house.
Not only that, you can also see a potential decrease in your utility bill after the insulation.
Insulation practices is not only limited to ensuring that the doors and windows are properly fitted but also that there are no leaks in the walls and roof of the house.
Basic Updates
Repaints, fixing roof leaks, replacing woods, and getting rid of molds are among the basic updates you can do to your house. Aside from those, fixing the wires and plumbing are among the projects you start to add its value.
For other home improvement ideas you may want to consider rebuilding using modular structures. It is cost-efficient and structure is durable as conventional. Check out Bahay Makabayan to receive expert modular home and prefab homes Philippine advice. They got you covered for anything about modular building.
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