What is a Prefabricated House, How Is It Made?
The type of building that does not require digging a foundation for its construction and all parts such as walls and windows are produced in the factory is called a prefabricated house. Prefabricated houses can be prepared as one or two floors according to the desired square meter and room layout. As in reinforced concrete structures, sound and heat insulation can be made in prefabricated houses, there is electrical installation and sewerage system. Prefabricated houses, which can be designed in accordance with the layout plan, can be dismantled and transported to another place when desired.
The house is built by assembling the parts produced according to the owner’s request. For this reason, depending on the characteristics of the house, the installation is completed in about 1 week. These houses, which are preferred because they do not require another construction process and have a lower cost, vary between 40 and 60 years on average, depending on the quality of the material used.
How is a Prefabricated House Made?
Before performing the installation of the part, the prefabricated house floor concrete must be prepared. Before the concrete is poured, the ground is leveled and compacted. Then the drainage system is installed and concrete is poured. Electricity and plumbing are drawn. Sound and heat insulation is made upon request. Then parts such as the wall panel, window frame and roof covering are mounted. It may be beneficial to get professional support for the subflooring and assembly processes.
Prefabricated buildings can be used as residences, as well as for the purpose of office, summer house or livestock breeding. It is useful to check the prefabricated building features and the suitability of the installation according to the intended use.
What are the Permits Required for a Prefabricated House?
According to Article 20 of the Zoning Law No. 3194, buildings can be built in accordance with the zoning plan, regulations and license. For this reason, some permits are required for prefabricated houses, as in other building types. For a prefabricated house, it is necessary to obtain a zoning permit first. A building permit can be obtained by applying to the municipality of the region where the house will be built or the special provincial administration. The following documents must be attached to the petition to obtain a building permit:
- The title deed of the place where the house will be built, if the land is shareholding, the consent of the shareholders
- architectural project
- Electricity, water and heating installation projects
- static project
- Dimensional or reference sketch
Can a Prefabricated House be Built on Unzoned Land?
If certain conditions are met, a prefabricated house can be built on an unzoned land. The basic condition of constructing a prefabricated house on a plot without a zoning is to have a frontage to the road. There is a maximum 5% zoning permit on unzoned lands with a cadastral façade. In addition, a prefabricated house with a maximum size of 250 m2 can be built on the unzoned land.
