From The Homeowner
The house was a long time coming and a dream come true. I called Stillwater, Kaveh flew down to meet us, and my husband and I were immediately on board. I felt so comfortable with Stillwater that we hired our contractor without bidding the job out. The next 14 months were a breeze. Literally no hiccups, no hold ups, no hassles. And the house we wound up with is a joy to live in. It’s bright, it’s simple, and it feels like home.
I'm a horse person, so I describe the main hallway as my center aisle. It's wide, it's airy, and it servers as the perfect gallery for our photography and art pieces. And the house takes full advantage of the spectacular views of the valley, with the full-length glass doors in both the great room and the master bedroom. In hindsight, there is nothing I would change in either the house or the guest house. Both are just perfect. We couldn't be happier!
From The Homeowner"Having studied architecture, we were probably one of the most difficult clients Stillwater could have had; nonetheless, they were extremely collaborative and we feel we created an amazing house that met all our needs and budget."
What Is Prefab?
The term “prefabricated home” or “prefab” refers to a home in which sections have been built in a factory and then shipped and assembled on site.
Understanding Panelized Prefabrication
There are three types of prefabricated homes. Manufactured (mobile homes), modular (pre-built, box-like structures), and panelized (pre-built panels). Stillwater Dwellings utilizes a panelized construction system. With a panelized building system, the home can be designed with the flexibility of a traditional, stick-built home, yet remain more economical like a modular home. Sections of the home are pre-built in 6’, 8’ or custom-sized panels in a climate controlled factory according to your home’s design specifications. They are then shipped flat on a truck to the site. Flat shipment allows us to access difficult sites such as slopes, narrow driveways or rough terrain.
Once the prefabricated parts are on site, your contractor will assemble the home. The contractor will receive full instructions, training and support from Stillwater Dwellings to ensure proper and precise assembly.
What Are The Benefits of A Prefab, Systems-Built House?
Quality: State-of-the-art technology produces the panels that are engineered to the highest quality, ensuring your home is built precisely square and dimensionally correct. Plus, your home’s panels are built to meet your local building code before they even leave the facility, even if your area has special requirements such as high winds, flooding, excessive snow loads or other considerations.
Customization: While the components are built in a factory, there are many ways that they can be used in a design – offering a huge degree of customization of floor plans and finish options.
Precision: Using advanced MiTek technology, each panel is cut to measurements within 1/16th of an inch. Joints and seams are tight.
Predictable Price: Since we are able to measure precisely the amount of materials required to build your home, we can provide an accurate price at the time of fabrication.
Predictable Timing: Your new home’s panels are fabricated in 3-6 weeks. Once at the home site, the shell of a panelized home can is erected.
Sustainability: Our systems-built approach reduces waste by up to 50% compared to traditional building methods. Additionally, all Stillwater prefab homes are highly insulated to reduce energy costs and environmental impacts. Our prefabricated homes require less deliveries which yields lower transport costs and a much less significant impact on the environment.
