Thinking about the future of a home is one of the most common topics raised by builders. As the family changes and housing needs grow over time, building a house is a decision made with the long term in mind. This naturally raises the question of whether a modular home can be extended in the future and to what extent...
A timber-frame house - can the structure withstand wind and snow?
One of the more common questions asked by builders choosing a timber-frame house is its resistance to strong winds and heavy snow loads. Doubts are understandable, as timber-frame technology is still sometimes compared to masonry construction. More often than not, this is simplistic or not entirely fair. In practice, however, the safety of a building is not determined by ...
House construction and modern design in timber-frame technology
At Wascovilla, we know that the construction of a house should be characterised by durability and energy efficiency, while the design itself should meet contemporary utility and aesthetic needs. That is why we combine timber-frame and modular technology, achieving solutions that are modern, functional and economical to maintain. Timber-frame technology is currently one of the most dynamically developing solutions in the construction...
Does modular mean repetitive? Personalising contemporary prefabricated houses
In the past, a prefabricated house was associated with design constraints, synonymous with a ready-made scheme that was difficult to change. Today, things are different. Modern prefabrication allows buildings to be created faster and more precisely. The resulting buildings are also fully tailored to the needs of the investor. Modular technology does not exclude individuality; on the contrary, it provides a solid foundation for it. Prefabricated designs...
Modern installations in frame houses - photovoltaics, heat pumps and smart home
The timber-frame house is built under controlled factory conditions and then assembled on a prepared foundation slab. This process ensures reproducible quality and short lead times. At Wascovilla, the builder can decide not only on the design or the scope of services, but also what installations in the timber-frame houses will be provided for already at the stage of...
Modular house vs. mortgage - are banks happy to finance prefabs?
Modular construction is invariably gaining popularity in Poland. Shorter lead times, predictable costs and modern technology mean that more and more people are considering such an investment. However, along with the possibility of building a structure such as a modular house, questions arise: how do banks approach the financing of prefabricated houses? whether a mortgage is in such...
Seagull - a comfortable modular home for a family
At Wascovilla, we know that a home for a family needs to be not only robust and functional, but also tailored to the rhythm of its occupants' daily lives. The Seagull is a single-storey modular house with a pitched roof, designed in a classic, elegant form that fits perfectly into both suburban and rural surroundings. An important feature ...
Do roof trusses restrict design freedom? Facts versus concerns
The choice of roof technology is important in terms of durability, construction time and cost optimisation. Prefabricated roof trusses are a solution that is successfully displacing traditional trusses made on site. Nevertheless, it still raises some concerns, especially regarding design freedom. Does a prefabricated truss really limit the shape of the roof, the layout of the walls or the possibility of...
Prefabrication in construction - how does it change the builder's role in the home building process?
Only a dozen years ago, the individual builder was forced to run an arduous marathon through the construction site: from finding a team, to keeping an eye on deliveries, to resolving conflicts between contractors. Today, thanks to prefabrication technology in construction, this role is starting to look very different. More like a partnership than full-time project management. Prefabrication in construction is changing the way,...
Little Breeze - modular house instead of flat for a family of 2+2
Choosing your own place to live is one of the most important decisions facing every family. Many people consider living in a block of flats, but more and more investors are opting for a small, functional house that offers independence and greater freedom of use. The Little Breeze modular house is a proposal that combines the advantages of modern timber-frame construction....
