Aug 17, 2020
Wall Panelization vs. Stick Building Homes
If you're looking to build a home, you should consider wall panelization vs. stick building homes. If you'd like to learn more, check out our guide here.
Posted by: Amanda Team
Whether you’re looking to simplify your life and build a small home or add an office in your backyard, panelization makes it possible to build your structure quickly. If you’re not familiar with panelization, you’re likely used to seeing the stick building method. Our experts compare wall panelization vs. stick building homes in our guide below. Read on to learn more.
Stick building
The traditional method to build any structure is known as stick building. In this method, workers build the skeleton of the structure on-site, one stud at a time. The primary benefit of stick building is that you’re in complete control of materials and design.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to stick-built construction. The most notable disadvantage is the schedule. Builders fall behind on their schedule for many reasons. Some reasons include the weather, the materials didn’t arrive on time, or Bob forgot to bring his tools (thanks Bob—not so much “the builder” after all). Not to mention, stick building often requires workers to cut materials to size on-site, which also leads to unnecessary waste.
Panelization
Panelization is the better option overall because the general materials such as walls and trusses are built off-site and in advance. In other words, your neighborhood won’t be disturbed by construction like it would with stick building because all the materials arrive on a covered trailer. By building materials beforehand and transporting all materials at once, workers won’t need to wait for materials to arrive at the job site.
Remember how stick building makes it easy to fall behind schedule? Panelization reduces installation time by 1/3 on average. Why? Because it’s all prefabricated, making installation much easier. Moreover, our panels are stronger than traditional lumber because of our panel breaks. Finally, because panelization is off-site and we use state of the art computer software during the design process, we’re able to reduce waste significantly.
As we said previously, there are good and bad aspects to both wall panelization and stick building homes. Choosing one over the other depends on the scenario. If you’re looking for something that workers can build efficiently with a beautiful design, panelization is the way to go.
If you’re interested in prefabricated tiny homes, backyard offices, or studios, look no further than Johnston Contracting Services. With our extensive experience in construction and design, we can efficiently build a structure you’ll love. And don’t worry, we won’t let Bob forget his tools. If you have any questions or would like to request an estimate, contact our team today. We look forward to hearing from you.
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