Fun Exterior Finishes For Commercial Modular Buildings

Modular buildings are traditionally finished with "wood" siding or "cement-panel" siding, because they are a great value option. The materials are purchased on a bulk quantity basis, and are shelf ready; meaning you can get them anywhere, anytime.

There are however some really fun and different exterior finishes available if you have the funds for your permanent modular building or if you just really want to make a statement with your temporary modular sales office or facility. Let your imagination go wild and explore a combination of textures and finishes to have an architectural wonder when your new modular facililty is completed.

What is considered the "norm" in certain parts of the USA, is considered unattractive or unfit for other parts of the USA. For example in the dry southwest climates you see a huge percentage of modular buildings being finished with a stucco exterior;In the mid west steel siding if very popular;In the northeast brick veneers are common place. Some of the choices are impacted by weather, others are impacted by historical architectural elements, and still others are a matter of controlling life cycle costing.

Choosing an exterior finish for your new modular building is limitless, as long as you choose an experienced modular building manufacturer that understands there are choices, and has the experience to successfully complete those finishes for your organization.

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Six Spring Maintenance Tips For Your Modular Building

When spring rolls around people start to think about what to clean, what to store, what to throw away, and also modular building maintenance. Our team gets lots of questions about maintenance cycles on modular buildings. Here are six tips of FAQ's on modular building maintenance for the spring season.

1. Fresh coat of paint. If your building is has wood or cement siding it may be time for a caulk & paint job. This keeps your building trims from buckling and value and curb appeal to your modular building.
2. Check all your window and door seals. As you switch from heating to air conditioning mode you don't want to spend any extra money on air escaping from your building. Keep all your seal tight and test them for function. If they stick or of they are worn replace them.
3. Get a maintenance test on your mechanical unit before you switch to A/C mode. This test will help avoid burnouts or excessive utility bills due to mechanical units not functioning well
4. Change your A/c filters & put a reminder schedule on the wall. Each month, same time (ie 3rd Monday of each month) change those filters and extend the life cycle of your modular building mechanical units.
5. Clean all the floor covering. Doing an extensive clean of your tiles/carpet/linoleum will brighten the appearance of your modular building, and keep it fresh and new. This should also extend the life cycle of your floor covering.
6. Do a walk about. Look around for any maintenance items that are obvious (like shingles that may have blown off in a winter storm, or window trim that broke off, or cracks in the drywall) and fix them. Most modular buildings that look older than they are look that way because of lack of simple maintenance items. A small problem can turn into a large one if you don't take timely action.

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Modular Buildings And Infrastructure

When a modular building is getting put in place as a permanent space solution there may need to be infrastructure put in place. What is infrastructure? Infrastructure is the off-site site work that has to be developed in order for the modular building to be functional and in working order. Your streets, your power grid, your sewer and water lines from public utility.

When calculating the entire cost of a modular building project it is important to look at the over all cost and site work that will be required to gain occupancy.
Take a look at some items below that can substantially impact the total project costs of your modular building addition.

Some things to look at when calculating the entire project cost:
1. Does the property have developed roads and sidewalks and curb cuts to the location
2. Where is the power coming from- How far away
3. Is there a power transformer nearby to make the power useable
4. Is there sewer on the property or in the street near by or do you need alternative solution
5. Is there a water line or even water available (do you need alternative solution)

When you are getting ready to purchase a custom modular building you should select a team with experience in site work and infrastructure to ensure your total budget does not go over funds available. For more information and for a free proposal contact our team at Modular Solutions, Ltd
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Modular Buildings, How wide is too wide?

Modular Buildings are a great way to save money and time by fabricating your building 90% complete in the factory. One thing that WILL drive up the cost of your modular building is designing a building that is too wide, or too tall, or too long to meet the state DOT regulations. When you are working with your preconstruction design team make sure you do not spend additional $$'s on oversize road escorts and DOT re-routing.

Tips to ask your modular building company:
1. How wide can my modular building be before we pay extra fees?
2. How tall can my modular building be before we pay extra fees?
3. How long can my modular building be before we pay extra fees?

Generally speaking in the industry you will find 12' (wide) x 60' (long) modular sections. Each state is different and will allow growth without adding too much expense to your project.
Why get a larger section? If you can fit more space into fewer transport loads, this will sometimes save you money. The catch is.....to make sure you did not increase your freight costs substantially by adding too much width/height/length.

An experienced design team will help you stay out of trouble, and always find you the best solution and best value.

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How much does a used modular building cost?

How much does a used modular building cost? The value will vary, depending on what type of lease or financial arrangement the prior client had. In general you should look at the overall condition and base your offer on that. Most used modular buildings are $10 - $50PSF. The main question you want to ask when looking for a used modular building is does it have proper certification to be used in my location. Most state agencies require tags and approvals of a modular building. If a building has lost that documentation, or never went through the process a local jurisdiction can decline approval for use.

If you have purchased a modular building that can not be used or has lost the documentation, call Modular Solutions, Ltd. We are able to survey the buildings and get them "re-certified" for use and provide current plans and foundation details. For more information or a current inventory of our used modular buildings
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What is the best roof covering for my modular building?

Change of seasons always have clients thinking about roof covering. When you are making an investment into the lifecycle of your new modular building, you want to make an educated choice on all structural components. One of the most highly asked questions we hear is "what type of roof covering should I get?" An industry typical response is "we sell shingles or epdm"......we hope you understand that answer is not always the best solution. Take time to explore the options and understand you do have choices, and each building will have a unique solution.

Our team has samples, cut sheets, references, testimonials from various types of roof coverings, and will help you guide through those decisions based on your location, type of use, wind and snow loads and return on investment with life cycle costing. One of the most expensive investments you will make is the roofing system and you want to make sure you have been informed and made a good decision. Our design team provides free consultations and estimates. Contact us at (800) 441-8577 x 8202 or information@modularsolutionsltd.com or visit our web site www.modularsolutionsltd.com