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TOP 10 Reasons to Choose PortaFab
Modular Buildings over Conventional Construction |
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Feature |
Advantages |
Benefits |
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1 |
Pre- Engineered |
No need for an engineer
or architect |
No hidden design costs |
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2 |
Ease of Coordination |
Ability to supply single
source installation through factory-trained distributor
network |
Buying is simple with
local support and assistance |
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3 |
Appearance |
Attractive integrated
systems manufactured to your exact specifications |
Consistent high quality
in both appearance and design |
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4 |
Speedy Installation |
Fewer disruptions to
plant operations |
Maintains plant
productivity during building installation |
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5 |
No Mess |
No need to seal off areas
against dust |
Eliminates additional
labor costs and minimizes plant disruption |
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6 |
Low Maintenance |
Pre-finished walls
require little maintenance beyond occasional surface
cleaning |
Eliminates costly
painting and other maintenance and repairs |
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7 |
Durability |
Reinforced cavity and
tough quality facings decrease chances of damage |
Long lasting product will
perform for years without deterioration |
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8 |
Adaptability |
Quickly and easily
relocatable, expandable, and reusable |
Provides maximum
flexibility to meet your company's needs |
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9 |
Sound Resistance |
Fire & Sound panels
provide superior sound deadening |
Substantial noise level
reduction produces a more productive work environment |
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10 |
Accelerated Depreciation |
Depreciation is usually
over seven years vs. 31-1/2 years for conventional
construction |
Quicker return on
investment |
1. Pre-Engineered
No need to incur the costs of an architect or engineer, because
our buildings are pre-engineered. Each office contains complete
CAD drawings and details, installation instructions and a bill
of materials. If you should require engineering calculations and
sealed drawings, we can also supply them for your project.
Our buildings can be designed to meet most building codes.
2. Ease of Coordination
Standard construction requires the need for contractors and
sub-contractors, which increase the number of trades involved.
Coordinating and scheduling of these multiple contractors takes
more of your time.
With a modular building, one phone call covers
everything. We supply a pre-engineered office through a
qualified factory distributor, who can handle the installation -
or help your maintenance people do the job. You don't have to
spend your valuable time away from your own job. We can
handle the entire construction project for you.
3. Appearance
With standard pre-fabricated components, our modular offices can ensure a
consistent, high quality appearance with every installation.
Each system integrates with the others to provide a clean and
professional look. The nature of conventional construction with
multiple contractors and materials does not allow for such
consistent quality control.
4. Speedy Installation
A standard 12 x 16 inplant office can be assembled in less than
one day, compared to standard construction, which can take
several weeks - especially when dealing with design permits or
multiple contractors. Plant disruptions are reduced to a
minimum, eliminating costly reductions in productivity often
caused by the distractions of construction. The cost savings are
significant.
5. No Mess
With the pre-engineered panels there is no need to seal
off areas to protect against dust and the mess associated with
paint, mortar, spackle, tape, etc. Plus, you are not faced with
detailed cleaning of equipment afterwards. Eliminating these
related costs means very substantial savings for modular
construction.
6. Low Maintenance
Wall panels feature a mar-resistant vinyl coating or
extra durable steel surfaces that maintain their attractive
appearance for years. There will be no need for the constant
painting and repair associated with standard drywall
construction. Also, while conventional construction can warp
because of high humidity levels or moisture, the modular
walls can be designed to withstand variations in environmental
conditions. So, whether you are using your enclosure in a
manufacturing facility or office environment, the walls will
perform for many years, with no deterioration.
7. Durability
Industrial plant offices built using the conventional method
utilize wood or metal studs and painted drywall, leaving an
empty cavity that can be easily damaged or punctured. Our wall
panels fill that void and feature durable vinyl or metal
surfaces laminated to an insulating core. This solid, reinforced
wall construction resists damage from direct impact.
8. Adaptability
The greatest demand on business today is the ability to react to
change - rapid growth, downsizing, or new directions. With
modular buildings, if additional space is needed, or the
original configuration is not as practical as planned, space
layouts can be modified to meet the changing needs.
All our wall panels, doors, and window panels are all
interchangeable. If you know you need a window where a solid
panel stands, it can be quickly exchanged with a window panel
without disturbing adjacent panels or the ceiling - with our
non-progressive systems.
You can add a second story, attach a mezzanine, or expand
laterally. Your design options are almost endless.
9. Better Sound Resistance
Just putting up four walls won't solve the need for a quiet
place to work - especially in plants with loud machinery or
forklift traffic. An office built of standard construction is
useless if it is not designed properly to reduce contaminating
noise levels.
Fire & Sound panels provide a logical solution to noise
control. In the design of our modular buildings we evaluate all
connections and openings to ensure the building will meet your
specifications for effective sound control.
10. Accelerated Depreciation
Most tax laws allow very favorable depreciation rules on all
modular inplant offices and modular buildings. Our products
typically qualify for a seven year depreciation period while
conventional construction often requires over 30 years. Please
check with your tax advisor.
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