Dry-in Comparison

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The following is a comparison between Build Fast Solutions pre-fabricated building kits and conventional framing.

For the purposes of comparison, we use a 1200 sq ft model home.

Build Fast Solutions kits

Conventional framing

Conventionally framed house interior.

Time until Dried-In

  • 8 days or less with a crew of 3 people
  • 10-14 days for 3-5 framers

Interior Doors

  • Solid core, raised-panel interior doors with hardware & trim included.
  • Interior doors, hardware, and trim must be purchased separately.

Windows

  • Windows with trims included, frames extend full wall depth.
  • Windows and trims must be purchased separately.

Drywall

  • Drywall is not required- interior walls are ready to paint or stain.
  • Drywall is required- add time and material cost.

Vaulted Ceilings

  • Cathedral ceilings are a feature of most of our designs.
  • Cathedral ceilings will cost up to $20,000. 

Stairs

  • Stairs & handrails are included.
  • Additional materials, labour, and carpentry required.

Plywood

  • Not required for insulating walls.
  • Not required on the roof when using metal roofing.
  • Required to stabilize framed walls.
  • Required for the roof.

Strength

  • Combined with 2 x 6 studs,  2 ¾” walls are substantially stronger than ⅜” plywood.
  • Combined with 2 x 6 studs,  ⅜” plywood is not as strong.

Energy Efficiency

  • The 2 ¾” walls add an R value of 4.4 on top of the insulation chosen.
  • No corresponding comparison.

Structural Engineering

  • Site-specific structural engineering is included.
  • Structural engineered drawings must be paid for and acquired separately.

Upon completion of dry-in, Build Fast Solutions homes are ready for plumbing fixtures, interior finishing, cabinets, painting or staining, and finished flooring. This reduces overall project time and reduces total costs. The balance of the building is completed from the exterior – vapour barriers, studs, wiring, insulation, house wraps, and exterior siding.

All other related costs, such as permits, foundation, site preparation, electrical, plumbing, heating, finished roofing, interior fixtures, insulation, landscaping, etc, are the same for both methods of construction.

“Dried-in“ refers to the stage when a building has been made weather-tight and interior work can begin.