Recently, when we look around us, we can see many different house models. Most of these houses are reinforced concrete structures. However, we have seen that reinforced concrete buildings do not withstand a major earthquake very well. For this reason, we have also written about the earthquake resistance of prefabricated houses produced in factories in this article.
Our country is located in an earthquake zone. We hope that earthquakes do not happen, houses do not collapse, and people do not suffer. However, earthquakes happen and will happen, and it is essential for us to be prepared. Prefabricated house prices are affordable, and these structures are produced according to certain quality standards. Therefore, they are resistant to earthquakes of certain magnitudes and are much more affordable compared to reinforced concrete buildings.
Earthquake resistance is not only dependent on the house but also varies according to the ground. A house built directly on a fault line will not have the same durability as one built away from it. It is unfortunately impossible for a house built on a fault line to stand without certain earthquake protection technologies. Therefore, if you want to build a house, you should first choose your land in an area far from the fault line.
When you choose and purchase land away from the fault line, it is also very important that this land is legally suitable for building a house. From this perspective, unfortunately, some of our cities and districts are built directly on fault lines. You can therefore look at a map of fault lines and select a plot of land. After choosing the land, you can then agree with a good manufacturer and purchase your house. You can ask your manufacturer how much earthquake resistance it has.
These house models produced in factories are also designed with engineering and architectural considerations. As a result, when you look at a prefabricated office plan, you can understand that the house is sturdy. All the weak points of the house or office are reinforced in various ways. However, some customizations made in this regard may require re-evaluation by engineers. But this can be done very quickly. We have researched and listed the engineering details of these houses below.
Steel frames are used in the production of these houses. More precisely, the durability of these houses is increased thanks to steel frames. From this perspective, especially the roof section of the house becomes much more durable thanks to steel frames. Because during a snowfall, the roof material can hold the snow and form a snow pile. Therefore, the snow on the roof needs to be supported by the roof structure.
These houses generally have waterproofing. The waterproofing of wet areas such as bathrooms is also important. It is very important that the exterior of the house does not let water in during rain. For this reason, wet areas like bathrooms and the exterior of the house are built using waterproof materials.
Thermal insulation is also very important in the engineering of the house. For this purpose, EPS foam is used in the walls, rock wool in the roof section, and double-glazed PVC windows are used in the windows. All these materials used provide very effective thermal insulation.
There are many options regarding roof materials. Because if the roof material of the house is not changed, painted galvanized is used. This material is quite durable as a roof material but can make noise when it rains. Therefore, options such as painted metal tiles and shingles are available for roof materials. You can choose one of these options.
Your house, your decisions. You can customize a house you purchase by looking at its plan as you wish. Many different modifications can be made in customization. From this perspective, the size of the house is among the first changes to be made. Because the house must be legally produced in an appropriate manner. People generally obtain building registration permits in accordance with certain standards.
Besides the overall size of the house, the size and location of rooms also become another customizable part. Some families prefer the kitchen to be close to the garden, while others prefer the bedroom to be nearby. Additionally, the exterior and interior wall paints are also made according to your preferences. You can choose the paint you want and have the rooms painted with it. There are many advantages to this kind of customization. You can also purchase one of these houses immediately and start using it.
