What’s So Sustainable About Modular Building?
Modular homes reduce much of the environmental impact of traditional home construction. That is what makes sustainable modular building possible, both in the factory-based process and in the way we handle building materials.
Sustainable Modular Building Means Less Waste
If you look at the job sites of most stick-built construction, you’ll see dumpsters filled with excess lumber, sheetrock, and other debris. By contrast, we build modular homes primarily in a factory. There, crews collect leftover material for future building projects and dispose of the rest sustainably. For example, much of what remains becomes ground gypsum or chipped wood, and mills recycle drywall scraps into lime for farming.
Modular Factory Contributes to Greater Sustainability
The factory where modular construction takes place isn’t just beneficial for climate control, which reduces damage from weather and mold. From LED lighting to on-site energy efficiency, factories also mean less energy from on-site generators. In addition, less trucking to and from the construction site means less fuel to transport and deliver materials. It also means fewer emissions in transit and less environmental impact from large vehicles driving through the property. Finally, the project needs less heavy equipment on site, which further reduces its carbon footprint.
Modular Homes Offer Greater Energy Efficiency
If your modular construction company is an Energy Star participant (Westchester Modular Homes is!), the final product will be energy efficient along with the process. We design critical areas such as insulation, air filtration, and plumbing pipes with a priority on modern energy efficiency. The high quality of the construction process also eliminates gaps and drafts, so the homes are extremely energy efficient.
Is Sustainable Modular Building Right for You?
As with any method designed to improve a project’s performance and sustainability, modular construction needs knowledgeable builders to reach its potential. Westchester Modular Homes achieve 77 percent less waste than stick-built sites do, with project schedules that run 66 percent faster.
Let us know how we can help you make your addition or brand-new home green, speedy, and affordable. Contact us today or join our virtual factory tour to learn more!
