How long does it take to build a prefabricated frame house?

How long does it take to build a prefabricated timber-frame house?

The construction of a prefabricated timber-frame house takes much less time than with masonry buildings. This type of building is becoming increasingly popular and is mainly chosen by people who value the quickness of the entire construction process. Prefabricated timber-frame houses are gaining popularity on the Polish market. In the European market, particularly the Scandinavian, German, and Austrian markets, no one is surprised that a house can be built within a few weeks.

A prefabricated timber-frame house is first constructed in one of the factories in Katowice region, where external walls, internal walls, ceilings, and the roof structure are built under controlled conditions. Very often, windows, external doors, and external wall insulation are installed straight away. Conduits are run in the walls to facilitate the installation of electrical systems. For structurally simple buildings, this takes about 2-3 days. For more difficult and larger buildings, up to 2 weeks.

During the period when the walls are prefabricated at the factory, a foundation slab is prepared on the client's plot. After the concrete has set and hardened sufficiently, the building is assembled. In just one day, all the external and internal walls of the house and the roof structure are in place. Single-storey buildings on trusses are usually ready to be closed within 3-4 days. Larger buildings of greater complexity may take up to two weeks.

Building assembly takes place practically all year round. Weather conditions that may prevent assembly include temperatures below -10°C, strong winds, or heavy rainfall.