prefab house VS flat pack container house vs modular house

Prefabricated House vs Flat-Pack House vs Modular House

“What’s the difference between a prefabricated house, a flat-pack container house, and a modular house? Let’s break it down in 60 seconds.”

1) prefabricated house
A prefabricated house uses a light-steel frame structure that is assembled directly on-site.
It’s low-cost and simple, but it requires more manual installation and has limited durability in fire, wind, and harsh climates.
It’s mainly used for temporary and short-term construction projects for less than 5 years.

2) Flat-Pack Container House

A flat-pack container house is highly integrated in the factory.
The steel frame, sandwich wall panels, and wiring are all pre-installed.
It’s delivered in flat packs, saving up to 75% of shipping space and cost.
A team of four workers can install one modular unit in just a few hours on a construction site; these units are strong, durable, and ideal for global camp projects, with a service life of about 15 to 20 years.

3) Modular House
A modular house is built as full-size volumetric modules, with walls, floors, ceilings, MEP systems, and even bathroom pods completed in the factory.
On-site, modules are lifted like building blocks to form hospitals, schools, hotels, or large-scale towns.
It offers the highest quality and fastest construction but comes with higher transportation expenses. but can be lived in for more than 50 years.”

4) Summary
Portable House: an economical choice; more on-site work is needed.
Flat-pack houses: suitable for various construction camps, highly efficient, and cost-saving for transport.
Modular House: high-end quality, ideal for large permanent projects.

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