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FAQ's
General Questions About Prefab Homes
A prefab (prefabricated) home is a house built off-site in sections, which are then transported to the property for assembly. Prefab homes are typically faster and more affordable to build than traditional homes.
Prefab homes are known for their quick construction time. Depending on the complexity and size of the home, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months to complete, compared to several months for traditional homes.
Yes, prefab homes are designed with durability in mind and can be customized to withstand various Indian climates, including flood-prone, hot, and mountainous regions. They use resilient materials and construction methods that enhance safety and longevity.
Absolutely! Many prefab homes offer customization options, allowing you to choose layouts, finishes, and even design elements that reflect your style and needs.
Yes, many prefab homes can be designed to follow Vastu Shastra principles. We offer customization options to ensure your prefab home aligns with traditional beliefs if desired.
Cost and Financing
The cost of a prefab home varies based on size, design, materials, and location. Generally, they are more affordable than traditional homes, but final prices depend on the specific features and customizations you choose.
Yes, financing options for prefab homes are becoming more accessible in India. Many banks and financial institutions offer loans for prefab homes, similar to home loans for traditional constructions.
Key factors influencing cost include the size of the home, materials used, level of customization, location, and any additional features, such as eco-friendly upgrades or smart home technology.
Installation and Maintenance
Prefab homes typically require the same land and building permissions as traditional homes. We can assist in guiding you through any necessary permits and ensure the site is suitable for a prefab installation.
Once the sections of the prefab home arrive at the property, they are assembled by a skilled team. The process is quick and efficient, ensuring your home is completed with minimal disruption.
Yes, prefab homes are designed for durability and ease of maintenance. They require similar upkeep as traditional homes, and any specific maintenance needs are usually provided by the manufacturer.
Some prefab homes are designed for relocation, although the ease of moving a home depends on its structure and foundation. Discuss with us if relocation might be a future consideration.
Eco-Friendliness and Energy Efficiency
Prefab homes are often more eco-friendly than traditional homes, as they generate less construction waste and use energy-efficient materials. Many prefab homes also offer options for solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and other sustainable features.
Yes, many prefab homes can be equipped with solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and other eco-friendly features to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
Urban and Rural Applications
Yes, prefab homes are ideal for urban areas, as they can be customized to fit smaller or irregular plots. Modular designs allow for efficient use of space in dense city settings.
Absolutely! Prefab homes are a great option for farmhouses or weekend retreats. They’re quick to build, affordable, and designed to fit harmoniously in rural or natural settings.
A prefab home is a general term for homes built off-site, while a modular home is a type of prefab home that’s constructed in multiple sections or “modules” for easy assembly on-site.
Technology
Not all. Mulberry Designer Home oozes richness and sophistication. It’s an ode to the finest luxuries that has been ever created. We make believe that luxury is attainable. Luxury is a choice for customers to make, unrestricted by any reason.
Countering the old reputation of prefabricated housing as an ugly, cheap, poor-quality at Mulberry homes focus on sustainability, aesthetics, and the superior finishing.
Using our Technology, we can build structures up to 5-6 storied buildings however with Hybrid construction there are no limitations.
All components are manufactured on CNC Machines in the factory. Segments are assembled at climate-controlled zone and assemblies are shipped to the sites. Building and assembling a light gauge steel frame structures is similar and as simple as a kid putting together Lego blocks.
Prefab modular Construction can be termed as the construction of the main parts or Modules of the building to be fabricated away from the site of construction. Those modules are later assembled on-site to create the building/structure.
Construction of modules is done at our factory. Modular structures are then delivered to the site. The time required to assemble the modules is less, thus, Prefab Modular Constructions are time effective.
Yes, it is possible, but it is recommended if it planned at the design stage itself. It will make the process a lot simpler.
Yes, it can be done provided we get the appropriate requirements so we can do so in the design stage.
Yes, you can but we recommend that you follow the standard procedure we will provide.
Not at all. Since more carpet area is obtained you can have elaborate finishing. Wide variety of finishing materials are available and our expert team curate most suitable material which provides high quality finishes & Durable structure
All Wall and Roof insulated with Lead V-4 rated & soundproof Stone wool (Rock-Fon) or Rock wool 50-100mm of 50 kgs/m3 density.
Safety & Health
Yes. Mulberry steel structures allow more protection for the occupants since it provides a direct path to the ground in the event of a lightning strike. This reduces the likelihood of explosions or secondary fire.
Yes. Mulberry steel structures allow more protection for the occupants since it provides a direct path to the ground in the event of a lightning strike. This reduces the likelihood of explosions or secondary fire.
Positive connections and the strength of steel provides great protection against earthquake and hurricanes. A lighter structure with stronger connections results in less damage from seismic force. Steel’s high ductility makes it the best construction material for earthquake-resistant design.
Mulberry structural strength and non-combustible properties offer greater protection for your home and family. With steel-framing, you are eliminating the dangers of high wind speeds, fires and lightening to your house/site.
All the materials used in our construction are fire rated with minimum 45 mins. With specialized cladding materials we can achieve up to 2-3 hours of fire rating.
As Prefab modular Construction is an entirely dry structure and uses only steel, Moisture has no effect on the structure.
Building Codes & Standards
INDIAN Building CODES AND STANDARDS USED
- IS 875: Part 1 to 5 – Loads on Structure
- IS 800:2007 – Design of Steel Structures
- IS 801:1975 & AS/NZS 4600:2005 – Design of Cold Formed Steel
- IS 456:2000 – Design of Concrete
- IS 1893:2002 – Earthquake Resistant Design
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
- Low-rise Buildings System Manual (MBMA) – Metal Building Manufacturers Association Inc.
- Manual for Steel Construction, Allowable Stress Design (AISC) – American Institute of Steel Construction Inc., USA
- Cold Formed Steel Design Manual (AISI) – American Iron and Steel Institute, USA
- IS 800:2007. IS 875
Project Management
Yes. In fact, it is perfect for the remote locations. Since buildings are pre-designed, all the modules are manufactured in the factory and taken to the site for assembly, hence lessermanpower is required compared to RCC at the same time Logistics are easier compared to RCC structures. Modular construction most suitable for the remote & difficult to access areas.
With our Prefab Modular construction, activities are pre planned & run parallel. These parallel simultaneous activities save significant time which results in completion of any project by as much as 50% less time than the conventional construction.
You need to just show us your plot & choose specific design; rest everything is taken care by our Project Management Team till your dream home is handed over to you within designated timeline
Mulberry acts as an integrated entity and takes care of gamut of activities under one umbrella Right from Architectural Design, Supplies of materials, Construction, Interior Design and work, Landscaping architecture, landscaping work & Project management
Warranty & Guarantee
We offer 10 years’ warranty on any structural damages or leakages due to rain and steel structures have 50 years of structural stability.
Warranty & Guarantee
We offer 10 years’ warranty on any structural damages or leakages due to rain and steel structures have 50 years of structural stability.
Savings & Advantages
Contrary to the traditional constructions where all electrical and plumbing conduits are exposed as there is no cavity in the walls, modular construction offers completely concealed electrical and plumbing conduits and are never exposed. In fact, it becomes most convenient to service and do maintenance as we provide dedicated service panels in walls & Roofs
Absolutely. Unlike RCC structures, Modular Constructions have internal claddings as well. Hence, more options are available for customisation.
Prefab modular constructions have claddings which makes it easy to rectify faults unlike RCC structures. You need to just open the dedicated service panel to do required repairs.
Mulberry structures are lighter than concrete structures. Mulberry prefab structures approximately 50-70% lighter than RCC.
Yes. With Superior Insulations, Thermal Wraps, Insulated Cladding Materials, steel framed walls are unaffected by temperature or humidity changes, in fact there would be difference in temp gradient by 2-4% which leads to less usage heating and air-conditioning and cost on utility bills will be reduced.
| MODULAR CONSTRUCTION | BRICK AND RCC CONSTRUCTION |
|---|---|
| All materials are of uniform quality. | Quality of construction varies as materials sourced from different vendors. |
| Huge savings in transportation costs as LGSF construction is 1/10th weight of that of brick wall. | Huge transportation costs as all materials are heavy |
| Straight finished surface do not add up extra plastering materials and reduces carpet area by only 10-15% | Uneven surface requires more plastering material and reduces carpet area by 25% |
| Dry walls do not experience shrinkage cracks. | Brick walls are more prone to shrinkage cracks |
| Dry and fast construction and no curing needed. | Wet construction which is time consuming and involves curing at various stages |
| Filling the cavity with Rockwool Insulation or CLC takes care of the STC, above the codes. Floor ‘heel sound’ transfer can be treated with usage of acoustic lining on floor before tiling | Hollow sound/ sound transfer in wall structures is observed. |
| Time factor and increase of carpet area being USP, whilst weakness is that designs need to be frozen before starting detailing and execution | Even though design can be changed, the process is tedious and carpet area obtained is less than Modular. |
Plot Location, Selection of most preferred Design from the wide variety of options available on our website. We will take care of everything.
Maintenance & servicing becomes much easy compared to brick and RCC structure.
Yes, due to small cross-sectional areas of LGSF than RCC sections, there is an increase of 8% in carpet area.
Sustainability
Right from design everything is sustainable using sustainable green technology & processes.” Steel is 100% recyclable and is the most recycled material in the world. Thus, each ton of recycled steel saves 1200 KG of iron ore and approximately 400 KG of coal. At the same time entire construction remains clean & dry sans environmental degrading materials like Sand, Water & Cement as much as possible. We also use various smart products which come under green construction technology.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Yes. Our models are designed by experienced, incredibly talented architects & Interior designers
Yes. For all our models we provide Landscaping designed by leading landscape architects
Mulberry Designer Home package includes, Architectural design, Construction as per the design, Interior work, Landscaping, Smart home features, Water bodies like swimming Pool, Ponds & Decks
Yes, our expert team selects material according to the climate conditions of the location of the house. The foundation of the structure will also be designed specific to the site soil conditions.
No. We can undertake different sized projects including Hotels, Resorts, Leisure, Residential and Student accommodation, Retirement living, Row Houses, Glam Pods, Bath Pods, Office Pods and Kitchen Pods. We are focused on finding ways to tackle your challenges and meet your requirements.
We are focused the most on delivering you the most efficient designs.
Mulberry Designer Home package includes, Architectural design, Construction as per the design, Interior work, Landscaping, Smart home features, Water bodies like swimming Pool, Ponds & Decks
Relocation & Structural Changes
Yes. Since our Steel framing system enables larger spans in the design of the home, fewer interior load bearing walls are needed, making renovation very easy while allowing more flexibility in design.
Only non-load bearing walls can be changed with the approval of our Design engineers.
Yes, one can continually add floors to a prefab modular building, including creating high rises with Hybrid structures. When the needs change, buildings can be disassembled, and the modules relocated or refurbished for their next use reducing the demand for raw materials and minimising the amount of energy expended to create a building to meet the new need. In essence, entire buildings can be reused in some cases.
Yes, and not only that, after dismantling and deconstruction of the structure, you can use it again for a different site for another structure. This makes sure that no resources are wasted.
Basic Information on Pods
A Pod is a 3-dimensional small self-supporting structure that is prefabricated off-site and comprises of a floor base frame, all walls, and a ceiling/roof. It is delivered to the site, complete with all architectural fittings and fixtures. All plumbing and electrical services are pre-installed and fully tested. In Nutshell these are small Factory fabricated & finished ready to use units which are transported & installed at designated site or Buildings
- Glam Pod – Ready to use Small Cottage Unit as your Farmhouse, Holiday home or for your Resort project
- Bathroom Pod – Ready to use integrated high end designer bathrooms for your homes, offices, Hotel/Resort rooms
- Office Pod – Ready to use small office unit
- Kitchen Pod – Ready to use full-fledged Kitchen unit integrated with your home
Standard scope includes designing a unit right from conceptual stage, Structural Engineering, Manufacturing of Core & shell including Base, Tiles, Entire Mechanical electrical & Plumbing, Fittings, Fixtures, Water Proofing, Lights, Mirrors, False Ceiling, Doors windows, Exhaust fan, Counter Tops, Shelves and other appliances, artifacts, or smart fittings as per the contract.
- Reduction of cost – Pods reduce the costs associated with material waste, removal, site supervision and labour.
- 100% Leakage & seepage proof
- Time Saving – production process even up to 30-50 % shorter than building in the traditional technology.
- High Quality – prefabricated units are manufactured within a controlled factory environment using the newest technologies.
- Easy for maintenance & servicing as plumbing & electrical lines are easily accessible through a dedicated service panel
- Higher ROI (Return on Investment) – faster return on investment due to the short construction period
Our expert team will install & commission the pod
