LOW COST BUILDING MATERIAL

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ust as the demand for low cost housing continues to grow so is the rise in innovation and use of low cost building material.

Take a look at some of the cheap building material options available today:

Prefabricated panels most cost effective way of building a house. They are even available in stunning designs that come as a pack or system. Prefabricated panels save on labor costs and time. They also significantly reduce on site waste removal costs and eliminate cost overruns. Today’s prefabricated panels can be easily incorporated into a design tailor made for the home owner producing an aesthetically pleasing home which doesn’t even look prefabricated.

Prefabricated materials are the very first port of call if you’re keen on saving money. It is definitely one of the fastest and

Shipping Containers

There has been a surge of interest in shipping containers as one of the options in cheap building material. The containers can be combined to create uniquely designed structures that can be used either as an office or home. Whilst shipping containers are one of the most environmentally friendly low cost building material, there are a number of things to consider if you choose to use them as building material. Due to the fact that shipping containers have been on long sea voyages, rust and dents can be a concern which is why people are now opting for that ’one trip‘ container or containers that come direct from the manufacturer, these are slightly more expensive as they will be in mint condition. Also bear in mind that living spaces made up of containers will require insulation as well transport to your construction site. However shipping containers are still a great option when it comes to low cost building.

Concrete

Concrete has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. It is the chic, go-to material for those looking for that industrial style look home. Concrete comes with a lot of advantages, such as durability, sound suppression, weatherproof, insulation properties as well as being fireproof. All these properties help save money on utilities as well as insurance, making concrete one of the best alternatives in low cost building. It can also be left in its natural state or simply painted.

Iron beams can serve a dual purpose when it comes to home construction that is by forming a base structure for the house as well as providing that industrial chic decorative appearance. Steel is great for residential construction because of several qualities such as that it doesn’t warp, rot, split or crack. It also lasts a very long time and is also a great option for roofing as it lasts longer than the other types of roofing.

Traditional Brick

Bricks are a relatively cheaper construction option. It looks better for far longer than many other construction materials. The only slight disadvantage is that they are labor intensive to install and require a professional bricklayer. In the long run bricks are cheap to maintain and aesthetically pleasing for a long time.

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