Prefab House VS Modular House

While the terms "prefab" and "modular" are often used interchangeably, there are key distinctions:

Prefabricated Homes:

Broader Category: This encompasses any building component or structure that is partially or fully manufactured off-site.

Variety of Construction Methods: Includes panelized construction (walls and roof sections built in a factory), volumetric construction (entire modules or rooms built off-site), and 3D printing.

Customization: Can range from highly customizable to more limited depending on the specific method and manufacturer.

Modular Homes:

Specific Type of Prefabricated Home: Built entirely off-site in a factory-controlled environment.

Constructed in Sections: Typically built in sections (modules) that are transported to the site and then assembled into a complete home.

Higher Degree of Customization: Often offer a wider range of customization options compared to some other prefab methods.

Example:

Prefabricated: Imagine building a bookshelf. You could buy individual shelves, brackets, and screws (prefab components) and assemble them yourself.

Modular: Imagine buying a pre-assembled bookshelf with shelves, brackets, and even decorative elements already attached. It's essentially ready to go, just needing to be placed in your desired location.