Construction Methods & Materials
Construction Methods & Materials reviews, comparisons and buying guides from The Modular Home Review.
SIPs vs Timber Frame: Which Is Better for a Modular Home?
SIPs vs timber frame for a UK modular home: airtightness, U-values, speed, cost, mortgages and warranties compared, with a clear pick for each scenario.
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Why Modular Homes Get Condensation (and How to Stop It)
Modular home condensation problems explained: the real causes in airtight UK factory-built homes, plus practical fixes that actually work.
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How Long Do Modular and Prefab Homes Actually Last?
How long do modular homes last? A modern UK modular or prefab home lasts 60 to 100-plus years, with the build standard and maintenance deciding the difference.
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Modular Home Foundations Explained: Slab, Strip or Screw Piles
How modular home foundations work in the UK: concrete raft, strip and trench-fill footings, and engineered screw piles, plus the ground-screw warning.
ReadVolumetric vs Panelised Modular: What's the Difference?
Volumetric vs panelised modular construction compared for UK homes: how each works, the cost, transport and site trade-offs, and which suits your plot.
ReadEco and Passivhaus Modular Homes: What You Pay for Net Zero
How Passivhaus modular homes work, the standards they must hit, the cost premium over a standard build, and why offsite construction suits net zero so well.
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How Long Do Modular Homes Last? Lifespan and Durability
How long modular homes last in the UK: the 60-year design life lenders expect, BOPAS and warranties, and how offsite build durability compares to brick.
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