Prefab Homes - Helping Raise Quality Standards In African Housing
Prefab homes are a good solution to the poor quality in African housing
. Many Africans live in what most would call urban centres built in a Western design. However, most of the people that live in these growing cities do not have adequate, safe, and clean housing. Many live on the outskirts in shantytowns with no running water or sanitation. Food sits out gathering insect before cooking on an open fire pit. These poor conditions lead to many illnesses easily prevented by proper sanitation. This environment is not conducive for people who want a better life. It drags them down economically and psychologically.
Prefab homes provide an affordable option. The costs of prefabricated homes are usually much lower than those of homes built on site are. These homes come off of an assembly line. Assembly lines allow standard configuration floor plans to rule the production line. It also helps control the quality and output of the final product. These units load easily onto transport and arrive to the place it needs to go. The unit needs set and hooked up to power and water, and its ready for dwelling.
Many of these units work without heavy infrastructure. Some come with built-in solar power to help run the lights. They have a built-in rain tank that collects water for household use. They use LP gas to heat and for cooking. This means these units can stand without utilities nearby. The only real issue is where the sanitation goes, and there are practical solutions for that as well. Prefab homes offer an affordable solution that manufacturers can make in bulk. With housing shortages, getting living units setup quickly and in quantity is paramount. Having them be able to accommodate each family separately is even better.
Prefab homes do not have to be the same inside and out. With a standard floor plan to start with, families can add or subtract things to make the space work for them. For a couple that doesn't need a second bedroom, the second bedroom space allows for a larger living space. For a larger family, taking two units together brings more bedroom and living space. Many units have bathrooms inside. The units can have a bath sink or switch it to a laundry tub for cleaning clothes. The kitchen eliminates the need for open fire cooking. These options allow families to have the space they need in the configuration work for their lives.