Frequently Asked Questions

What is Component Construction?

Component Construction builds homes according to local building codes using traditional framing details. Components are built in a factory as roof trusses, wall panels and floor panels. The components are transported to the job site where they are assembled into place with a crane. Completion of the exterior and interior of the home is done at the job site.

The main benefits of Component Construction are:

• The builder is better able to control costs for the homeowner
• Homes are framed in faster
• Homes are built in a controlled environment minimizing weather damage and theft at the jobsite

Specialized equipment is used to build the components in a quality and efficient manner. And the best part is that the components are built indoors in a controlled environment which minimizes weather damage and jobsite theft.

What is Panelized Construction?

Panelized Construction is another term for Component Building or building the walls in panels. Panels can range in size from 8 to 20 feet. Each panel includes studs, shear, and siding (if panel siding is used). Lap siding is shipped loose for on-sight installation. If your plan is to stucco the exterior, the panels will not include siding. Windows and door jams are installed in the panels according to your plan.

How does “Panelized” differ from a “Site Built Home”?

When you think about construction, you may realize the “site built” homes are really not “built” but they are assembled. Builders purchase building components, such as roof trusses, studs, floor joist, decking, windows, doors, cabinets, drywall, shingles, electrical wire, bath fixtures, floor coverings, etc. from local building supply houses or component manufacturers and ship these materials to the job-site for assembly. In contrast, kiln-dried lumber, windows & exterior doors are purchased direct from the manufacturer in large quantities and assembled in a plant under controlled conditions out of the weather. Using sophisticated cutting equipment, precision jigs to assemble components and by using the right equipment to perform the right job, craftsman have the benefit of building your home under ideal working conditions resulting in an efficient and timely building of your new home.

What is the difference between Panelized Construction and Stick Built Construction?

Stick Built Construction refers to the building method where the entire home is built at the jobsite stick by stick. Today few homes are built completely as “Stick Built Construction” because most homes use components that are built in a factory such as roof trusses, windows, pre-hung doors and cabinets. Panelized Construction just continues the trend by building walls and floors as components.

Both Component and Stick Built Construction follow the same local building code and use the same traditional framing details. Component Construction builds inside in a controlled environment, on specialized equipment with all of the materials within easy reach. Stick Built Construction builds outside on the ground in all types of weather and has to work with material where ever the lumber yard dumps it.

The main advantages of Component Construction are that the builder has much better control of the costs, the homes are framed in more quickly and there is less weather damage and theft at the jobsite.

Will my home be energy efficient?

You design your home to be energy efficient! Your energy cost will depend greatly on where you live, what type of heating (natural gas, propane gas, electric or oil) and your life style. Every home should be built with energy conservation in mind. Consider these options when building:

• 2x6 walls with R-19 batt insulation
• Blown ceiling insulation to State requirements (R-30 to R-40)
• Insulated Low “E” glass in windows
• Insulated steel exterior front and rear doors along with Insulation stuffed around all framing of exterior doors and windows
• Insulation sealer around all module "mating" connections
• Fill in all holes on exterior walls (plumbing & electrical, etc.) using aerosol foam insulation.
• Efficient 13-seer or better heating and cooling unit.