Following the housing market crash of 2008, prospective homeowners began searching for an alternative to the capricious real estate market that had crushed their hopes and dreams in favor of high dividends and bolstering CEO salaries. “No more,” they said. “No more will we give away our life savings for risky mortgages with high interest rates on lackluster investments.”
These hardworking Americans had enough. They were tired of subpar loans robbing them of the dream of home ownership. America wanted an alternative and we listened. In a resounding dismissal of the status quo, a resurgence of the American Dream began to take shape with the emergence of prefabricated homes. For decades, Arch Builders have been an industry leader in designing and manufacturing custom steel garages, carports, barns, storage and commercial buildings. With the collapse in the housing market, we saw an opportunity to once again help thousands of Americans realize their recently crushed dream of home ownership.
In launching a division on prefabricated arch homes, we were not reinventing the wheel. In fact, we’ve been doing this for quite awhile as our metal shell structures have been used for almost every use imaginable. But many people have overlooked the versatility of a steel arch building and shell when considering purchasing a new home. We also scoff of the notion that these buildings fall under the category of “tiny homes.” There’s nothing tiny about these structures, as our Q-series has so elegantly demonstrated with its maximize sizing option coming in at 100’-x-30’.
Forget the architect, design your home as it’s being built!
By this point, you might be wondering if a prefabricated steel home is a compromise in lieu of a traditional brick and mortar home or cabin. Think again. In fact, a steel arch shell offers you greater versatility in designing your dream home. With a wide open floor plan, you can partition your home into separate rooms and living spaces. Instead of relying on a pricey architect to design your home from scratch, you have the perfect opportunity to watch your home take shape before your eyes and the freedom to design the residence as you go. Once you have the metal shell erected, you can visualize what the interior of your home will look like and can begin working to transform the Spartan surroundings into a lovely abode that you can pass down to future generations. Take a look at the rendering of this charming Q-series prefabricated steel arch home for possible inspiration!
Customize your prefab arch home for that rustic feel or keep all the modern amenities!
An arch prefabricated home offers the same durability, strength and comfort as a traditional stick-built home. With the help of a knowledgeable contractor or interior designer, you can outfit your new home with all the custom amenities of modern residences. After securing the necessary permits, you’ll want to enable electric and water connectors before adding insulation and flooring while pondering your options for interior decorating. Add large bay-style windows to the frontend of the arch shell to maximize interior lighting, which will also help lower your electric bill, as well as your carbon footprint. To prevent moisture from creating mold and other headaches, consider erecting the metal shell on an elevated concrete pad for maximum protection. A wooden facade can also restore that rustic appeal without sacrificing the structural integrity of steel.
