Everything you need to know about prefab homes
Prefab construction isn’t new. From Sears Catalog Homes to the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Automatic concrete homes, prefab homes have a rich history in the U.S. Amid today’s mounting housing costs and environmental concerns, however, prefab—or assembling a structure from components produced off-site—continues to offer alluring possibilities.
Prefab home manufacturers bill their houses as cheaper, more sustainable, and quicker to build than traditional homes. But what exactly is a prefab home, and do they live up to these claims? We’ve hashed out the details below.