Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is panelized construction?
A. Panelization, the fastest-growing segment of the construction industry, is a method of building whereby building components are prefabricated in a climate-controlled facility before being shipped to a building site. They are delivered as a complete set of engineered exterior and interior wall panels, structural floor systems, exterior decks, and roof and floor trusses.
Q. What are the benefits of choosing panelized construction?
A. The primary advantage of panelized construction is lower overall costs to the builder due to reduced waste and increased efficiency gained in factory production. The savings can be passed on to the home buyer or building owner as a lower purchase or construction price. In addition, owners also benefits from a quicker move-in time and minimal construction delays caused by bad weather.
Panelized construction is eco-friendly, as buildings are stronger, produce less waste from construction; and have reduced transportation impacts. Panelized structures provide the sustainable “green” attributes that today’s owners are looking to purchase. In fact, a National Association of Home Builders study, in conjunction with the Wood Truss Council of America (now the Structural Building Components Association), found that construction of a 2,600 sq. ft. home with trusses and panels used 26% less lumber, generated 76% less waste, and was constructed in just 37% of the man hours of a similar, stick-built home.
If you are looking to have less impact on the environment in the construction of your building, panelization is a great way to achieve that result.
Q. Does panelization limit the choice of floor plans?
A. No! With the technology currently available and the inherent adaptability of panelized systems, no two panelized buildings need ever be the same. Whether you are constructing a single family home or a four-story hotel with computer-assisted design programs, designers and engineers can turn virtually any idea into a working blueprint. In many cases, the plans for your home are sent directly from a designer’s computer to the panelization shop floor, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Today’s panelized building systems combine the best aspects of stick-frame construction with modern technology to deliver a well-designed, energy-efficient, and beautiful building.