Above: Moss Design & Build fabricates modular extensions crafted from timber components. Each of the panels is manufactured in the company’s workshop before being assembled by a team of skilled joiners on site
While brick and block remains the preferred construction method for many homeowners who want to add extra living space to their property, off-site methods that involve some degree of factory prefabrication are growing in popularity as an alternative. Often, this type of addition will feature some form of timber or steel frame modular structure, which is pre-designed and manufactured under factorycontrolled conditions. Numerous options are available, ranging from smaller build components that are developed in a workshop and then assembled on site, to fully-finished pod-style structures that are craned into place. But how do you know which one is right for you?
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