How Do We Build Our Homes?
Component Construction
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
The building process begins by engineering the home on a 3D computer system. Our engineers analyze the home to make sure it is structurally sound.
The 3D engineering system interfaces with our order management system to order all of the material needed to build the home.
Components are built as floor panels, wall panels and roof trusses in our state of the art production facilities. The 3D engineering system interfaces with computer controlled saws to accurately and efficiently cut material. 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.
Components are loaded onto trucks and delivered to the jobsite. A typical home is delivered on three loads.
At the jobsite, the builder puts in the foundation and supervises a four person subcontract crew that assembles the components onto the foundation using a crane. The crew generally completes all of the framing in 2-5 days depending on the size of the home.
Exterior completion material such as siding and shingles are delivered with the framing components. The builder coordinates the installation of these materials after framing is complete.
On the inside of the home, the builder coordinates plumbers, electricians, insulating contractors, sheetrock hangers and drywallers. Once drywalling is complete, Wausau Homes delivers the remaining interior completion materials such as cabinets, countertops, interior doors and trim. The builder coordinates the installation of these materials and the finishing of the home.
Modular Construction
The main benefits of Modular Construction are:
- The builder is better able to control costs for the homeowner
- Homes are completed faster
- Homes are built in a controlled environment minimizing weather damage and theft at the jobsite
The building process begins by engineering the home on a 3D computer system. Our engineers analyze the home to make sure it is structurally sound.
The 3D engineering system interfaces with our order management system to order all of the material needed to build the home.
A typical modular home is comprised of two to four modules. Modular homes are built following local building codes and use proven building techniques. The first step is to build components in our state of the art production facilities and assemble them into three dimensional modules. We complete most of the exterior and interior of the modules in our plants. On the exterior of the modules we install the windows and most of the siding, shingles and other architectural details. On the inside of the modules we install all of the wiring, plumbing, insulation and sheet rock. After drywalling is complete, we install plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, cabinets, countertops, interior doors and trim.
The modules are loaded onto special trailers and delivered to the jobsite.
At the jobsite, the builder coordinates the placement of the modules onto the foundation with a crane. After the modules are in place, the builder seals up the roof. On the outside, the builder assembles the garage components and installs all of the siding, shingles and architectural treatments that were not installed at the plant. On the inside, the builder finishes off the connection between the modules and coordinates installation of carpeting and other miscellaneous items.