Shipping prefabricated houses involves several methods, each tailored to the specific type of prefab house and logistical considerations Shipping a prefabricated house involves several steps to ensure safe and efficient transport.
Flatbed Truck Transport • Usage: Common for transporting large, flat sections or modules of prefabricated houses. • Process: Components are loaded onto flatbed trucks and secured with straps and braces. • Advantages: Suitable for long-distance transport and allows for the transport of large and heavy sections. • Considerations: Requires careful route planning to avoid low bridges and narrow roads.
Container Shipping • Usage: Often used for smaller prefab components or modular sections that can fit into standard shipping containers. • Process: Components are packed into containers, which are then loaded onto trucks, trains, or ships. • Advantages: Provides protection from the elements and easy handling with existing container infrastructure. • Considerations: Limited by container size, which may not accommodate larger sections of the house.
Modular Transport (Oversized Load) • Usage: Specifically for large modules that cannot be disassembled or reduced in size. • Process: Oversized modules are transported using specialized trailers and require special permits. • Advantages: Allows transport of large, complete sections, reducing on-site assembly time. • Considerations: Requires careful coordination with authorities and route planning due to size restrictions.