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1.
Does Hamilton Family
Industries build the complete house?
Hamilton
Family Industries purchases the building package from Forest Homes. The
package consists of wall panels, floor systems, roof trusses,
shingles, doors, windows and other components. Upon arrival from Forest
Homes, Hamilton Family Industries then erects the components on site and
completes the house turn key.
2. What is a panelized home?
A panelized home
is constructed out of individual walls, or wall sections, built in a
climate controlled environment, prior to delivery to the home site. Unlike
traditional "site-framing," which is done outdoors in the weather with
rough lumber and other building materials that are normally dumped on the
ground at the job site, a panelized home is done indoors with the added
efficiency of computer automation and quality control provided by
state-of-the-art wall table, production saws, forklifts and trained
quality craftsmen.
Using a 90' remote
controlled crane, wall sections are assembled at the job site by our
framing crew. The result is a weather-tight shell that is finished in
days, as opposed to the many weeks required with "site-framing."
Our open panel design is the
most common. Exterior walls typically have sheathing applied and windows
installed, further reducing job site labor requirement. Interior panels
are open for wiring, plumbing, heating and on-site inspection. Open frame
panels are well-suited to custom designs and accommodate on-site change
orders issued during construction.
3.
What are the advantages of a panelized home?
There are
numerous advantages to a panelized home, including:
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Materials protected
from the elements - By building in a controlled, indoor environment,
we can protect materials from weather damage while maintaining
aggressive building schedules.
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Protection from theft
of loss of materials - Our delivery & assembly mechanism insures
that you do not experience a loss of materials due to theft that might
occur when building materials are delivered to a traditional job site
and left exposed.
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Quicker cycle time
- Our wall panels can be built during construction of the foundation.
This leads to a more rapid cycle-time for the completion of the entire
home.
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Economics of scale
- Because Forest Homes builds thousands of homes across the country, we
have significant leverage and buying power over building suppliers,
enabling us to negotiate volume discount purchases.
4. Is
panelized housing the same as "pre-fab" or modular housing?
Absolutely
not! Our homes are essentially an "off-site" stick-built house, only with
higher quality.
5.
What type and size homes does Hamilton Family Industries build?
We design
and supply all sizes, types, and styles of homes: traditional,
contemporary, colonial, secondary, vacation, etc. We will custom design
the exterior and interior to suit your personal preferences.
Do we have to build one of
the homes in your catalog?
No. However, our catalogs
show a number of our proven designs, many of which, we can alter to your
needs. If you have an existing house plan or idea, we can utilize that
design to build your new home.
6. Is
there a charge for a cost estimate?
No. We
will provide you with a cost estimate free of charge. We only need to
clarify exactly what you want and expect in your new home.
7. What does it cost to build a home by Hamilton Family
Industries?
This
commonly asked question has no correct answer for custom homes and is not
recommended when shopping for price. Specifications, style and quality of
material can vary widely which can impact the actual cost, making it
almost impossible to provide a fair competitive analysis. Therefore, we
price all of our homes on a individual basis, which insures a more
accurate price quote.
8.
What if we do not own a piece of land to build on?
We
frequently work with prospective buyers who are in the process of buying a
lot, or who may still be looking for that right lot. If you are looking at
a lot to build on, our staff is constantly searching for single lots and
sub-divisions to meet your needs.
9. Is
there any financing available for my building lot and Home?
Yes! We
work with a number of construction lenders who can finance the
construction of your new Forest Homes' house.
Click here for financing information.
10.
What is the normal course to follow when making my decision to build with
Hamilton Family Industries?
There are
three phases we go through prior to expecting any type of decision from
you:
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Introductory meeting
- The first phase is an informal meeting to exchange information and
discuss specific goals and objects.
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Preliminary design
meeting - The second phase is more in-depth design, oriented to
insure that the home we are discussing is within your preferred budget
guidelines.
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Contact meeting -
The third phase, which involves a contract with us, is a final
clarification of the design, finishing amenities and on-site costs.
Regardless of how much time
we need to finish each phase, we want you to be well-informed and
completely comfortable with your decision.
11.
How long does the building process take?
Typically,
on a Forest Home standard plan up to 2,500 square feet, we can complete
the project in 90 days from the arrival of the Forest Homes building
package.
12.
What about the quality of construction materials used in your homes?
In addition to the many benefits of
panelized constructions, we take great pride in the detail and quality of
materials provided for in our standard specifications. We believe that
once you familiarize yourself with them, you will find many of our
standards are considered optional upgrades with other builders. Please
visit our Showroom
to personally inspect our finished components.
13.
Are local building codes met?
Yes.
Although our homes are built to our own, higher standard, these standards
meet or exceed all local building requirements. All necessary local
building codes are, however, factored into the design plans of your
Hamilton Family Industries house.
14. What
kind of warranty do you offer?
We offer a
one-year limited warranty that your new home will be free of substantial
defects in material and workmanship.
15.
What does it take to get started?
Simply call us to
set up a meeting to discuss your new home needs or
Click Here to Contact Us.
16.
Do we build anything other than homes?
Yes, we
can help you with most all of you building needs. We build all types of
residential housing and light commercial buildings including townhomes,
apartments, office buildings, churches, hotels, restaurants, etc.
Contact us for your
building needs.
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