Prefab / Discussions

Where can I see prefab home models near me?

...prefab home and want to have a mezzanine on a flat roof. Is that an option with prefab houses? There are prefab house manufacturers all across Canada and the US, and the biggest listing of prefab homes on the web is here in the Ecohome Professionals Directory - Find Prefab home builders near me There you can see prefab...

Posted by Pierre Ste-Marie May 14, 2025 Prefab homes 1 response

Is it possible to build a prefab as a guest home next to an already built home?

...prefab and what would be the procedures to move forward with the install? Thanks! Putting a prefab kit house in your backyard is sometimes possible but it really depends on your municipal regulations. Some cities have programs such as the Ottawa Coach House pilot project or the Vancouver Laneway house movement, where c...

Posted by Sadhvi Alam Jan. 17, 2021 Planning and Design 1 response

Can I use straw bale sips on the exterior of a shipping container home?

If so, how would the windows be installed? Also, once installed can I add stone and mortar to the stucco exterior? You could use Straw bale SIPs on the outside of a shipping container home, but I’m not sure it is your best use of your money or resources.  The thing is – SIPS stands for Structural Insulated Panel, so th...

Posted by Chelsea Teresak Nov. 28, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What prefab homes are available in Michigan?

...prefab home builders here at this link - See prefab home plans and where to buy prefab homes in Michigan Finding the best prefab home starts with looking at designs, and deciding on the level of completion you're hoping to get from a manufacturer. Different prefab companies offer different services, from just having wa...

Posted by Suzanne Loechl Nov. 27, 2020 Architecture and plan design 2 responses

Can these homes be built on screwpiles as an alternative to slab foundations?

...prefab homes on the piles? We have many models of prefab modular kit houses that can be seated on foundations, screw piles or slab on grade, so it really depends on the model. Currently we don’t have enough supply to  meet demand, so wee are looking to expand so we can supply prefab kit houses all of Canada and the US....

Posted by Mark Pospisil July 28, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

What do you think about SIP framing system?

...prefab homes, or partially prefabricated walls, there are many ways to build. The industry is moving towards prefabricated homes because they can often be a higher quality for the same price for a number of reasons, you can read more about prefab kit houses here.  So why don’t you check these pages over and see if anyt...

Posted by Nadia Mehan July 24, 2020 Wall assemblies - new construction 2 responses

What size of lot is needed for the Eco habitat 1600?

...prefab kit house is delivered in panels and parts that are assembled on site, so size-wise it wouldn’t be any different that building from scratch on the same spot. 

Posted by Andrew Wallace July 21, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Do you deliver prefab homes to Eastern United states?

...prefabs to this area? Yes, we can set you up. Check this page to see ECO home prefab kit houses for Tennessee and Eastern US. If you sign up to get a quote at the bottom of that page you will be in our data base and we can also tip you off to other models that may be coming online soon. There has been a huge rise in de...

Posted by Austen Mueller June 23, 2021 Architecture and plan design 4 responses

Is the S1600 Ecohome prefab kit house available in Collingwood, Ontario?

...Prefab kit houses (see models here) are available in Ontario. Were you looking to build this year?  We do have a few more than can be delivered this summer, best is to sign up to get a quote for a prefab home at the bottom of that page, that way you will in the queue to have one delivered as soon as possible. 

Posted by Barbara Puckering June 6, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Where can I find a green prefab home?

...prefab:  Round or hexagonal, 2-story, all 'green'.  Where should I look?  RE SHIPPING COSTS:  I'm in eastern US (WV).   We are working to get more prefab modular house models deliverable to the US, but we don’t have any hexagonal or round houses on the menu yet. But we will have wall panel manufacturer coming online, s...

Posted by Sabrina Adams May 27, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Where can we buy hurricane proof prefab homes in Florida?

...prefab kit houses for delivery across Canada and the US, you can see models here – LEED and Passive House Ready prefab modular kit houses for the US and Canada. We may not currently have any hurricane proof prefab kit houses, but if you join Ecohome as a member and fill out a request for kit house quote at the bottom o...

Posted by Christopher Costas April 29, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

What is the best method of building a slab on grade?

...prefab raft slab kit. The reason we like that system is the consistency of design and performance. It is not that individual designers and builders can’t pull off a slab successfully, but we have seen many mistakes along the way, and often sub-optimal performance. This page here covers the pros and cons of a basement v...

Posted by Jay Law April 19, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

What is the approximate cost per square foot for a prefab eco home in Washington?

...Prefab modular kit homes for Washington state and all across the US, you can see the models and get pricing here - LEED and Passive House ready prefab Eco Home kit houses for Washington DC  You will see a tab to ‘get a quote’ on that page, if you enter your information we can get pricing for you. It is difficult to rea...

Posted by anna franz April 13, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Can I purchase a prefab Eco Home kit house for land in Ottawa or Edmonton?

...prefab kit houses are LEED ready, meaning the house would pass inspection, so if you meet all the LEED prerequisites for location, site and landscaping  you should be able to get it LEED certified. You can see our models here –  LEED and Passive House ready prefab kit houses for Canada and the US.  For additional manuf...

Posted by Ismael Rumzan March 29, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Can I use a Legalett slab in Florida if I don't want floor heat?

I am looking to build a home in FL. I have extraordinarily little use for heated floors. but somewhere I did hear someone mention that this type of foundation supports the house evenly and did not need a lot of fill dirt. What is my best option for cost and energy savings? should I just use a stander slab, or do you ha...

Posted by Harry Dickinson March 25, 2021 Slab on Grade 1 response

Is the Saltbox Passive House a prefab house? Can we build this in the USA?

...Prefab modular kit houses for Canada and the US here. 

Posted by jenny barrett March 19, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Is there a 1500 sq ft prefab eco home for sale in Ontario?.

...prefab kit house models to choose from soon, but demand is pretty high. You probably saw this but here are our kit models, I would suggest you sign up to get a prefab house quote on the bottom of this page, that way when we have more models available you will get a notice and be able to get in the front of the queue - ...

Posted by Sean H March 17, 2021 Architecture and plan design 2 responses

Is there a 1200 sq ft Prefab Eco home for Ontario?

...prefab eco home or material/building supply reference ? We do kit houses close to that size, and some are able to be modified a bit. We should also have more prefab kit house models to choose from soon, but demand is pretty high. You probably saw this but here are our kit models, I would suggest you sign up to get a pr...

Posted by Anne Stevens March 17, 2021 Architecture and plan design 3 responses