NikNek Panel Homes Corp.'s prefabricated homes feature structural insulated panels. Our panelized homes are far superior to any building materials used to build homes today. Panelized homes are stronger, easier to build and are more energy efficient. Our structural insulated panel kits are superior and not even comparable to modular homes, manufactured homes, or double wide mobile homes and can be finished to look like log cabins and are much easier to build than log home kits or log cabin kits. We can also do most commercial prefabricated buildings. Our prefabricated buildings are strong, simple to build, energy efficient and are top quality.
Prefabrication technology is the answer and challenge to other types of the building, last 20 years we're the most advanced in prefabrication. We can contest any other type of building.
What is panelized construction?
Panelized construction involves the building of individual walls, or wall sections of a new home (or new section of a remodeled home), in a factory- controlled environment.
Factory-built wall panelizing systems offer added efficiency and quality control...
Traditional “Site-framing” is done outdoors with rough lumber delivered to a job site; Panelized Construction (wall systems and framing) is done indoors, with the added efficiency and quality control provided by computer automation... state-of-the-art fabrication tables, production saws, automatic nail guns, forklifts, and engineering are used.
Volume purchasing cuts YOUR end line cost!
Factory building of panelized homes, cabins and buildings allows the manufacturer to purchase large volumes of lumber, sheathing, windows and doors, insulation, drywall, siding and roofing materials. Volume purchasing offers significant costs savings as compared to materials purchased for individual “site-framed" homes, and this cost efficiency is passed along to the individual home buyer/builder.
Putting the wall panels together on the job site is made easy...
As each wall section or panel is built, it is marked with a letter and number code that corresponds with the individual home plan. This assures accuracy in placement when panels are delivered to the building site and assembled by the owner-builder, their contractors or framing crews.
"Lock-up Stage" can be quickly reached, saving time, labor and costs!
Since most of the framing and sheathing is done before the material is delivered to the site, a weather-tight panelized shell can be finished in several days (depends on the size of the building and the number of workers - usually a crew of 4), as opposed to several weeks with “site framing”. As a result, construction loan interest rates, labor costs, exposure ( to damaging elements such as rain and snow), material waste or theft and framing errors are greatly reduced.
The "Open Panel" is the most common panelized system used...
While several types of wall panels are produced, the " open panel" is most common - it's what we use with NikNek packages. Exterior walls typically have the plywood or OSB sheathing applied. Having all of the time-consuming construction already completed substantially reduces the need for large job site labor requirements. Interior panels are left open for wiring, plumbing, heating and on-site inspection. An added benefit to " Open frame panels" is that this method is conducive to custom designs and will accommodate on-site change orders issued during construction. There are also "Turn-Key" packages, where we do everything from A-Z.
Savings
Labor Savings:
Home dried-in as fast as 5 days. Each precut rafter & panel is marked for ease of assembly.
Builders can use less expensive labor for framing in the house.
Carpenters don’t waste time sorting through loads of lumber to find quality boards.
Pre-drilled studs reduces labor time for electrical contractors.
Sealed, insulated roof panels eliminates typical insulation steps.
Material Savings:
Costs estimates are easier and more accurate.
Exposed Douglas Fir rafters and roof panels requires no drywall, just stain and your ceilings are finished.
Eliminates human error on the job site.
Virtually eliminates waste.
Overhead Savings:
Turnover more houses per year with faster construction times.
Reduces costs associated with construction loan interest.
Every hour eliminated from the job site reduces builders’ liability, overhead, and workers’ comp insurance.
Construction becomes more feasible year-round for colder and inclement weather.
Quality Improvement:
Factory controlled conditions result in consistent fit and finish.
Greatly reduces weather-related problems for materials exposed to elements prior to home being closed in.
Eliminate delays caused by labor shortages, scheduling, or labor that just doesn’t show up.
Eliminate delays caused by material shortages, late deliveries, or theft.
Eliminates poor quality lumber from local lumber yard.
HOME BUYERS can move in more quickly.
The "bottom line" is...
