{"product_id":"how-our-steel-house-kits-work","title":"HOW OUR STEEL HOUSE KITS WORK","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a quick overview of how our process and product works:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur steel-framed home kits are priced as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$75 per sq ft for a self-install shell kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$135 per sq ft for the kit plus our team installing the shell on your foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pricing options include shipping of the kit as well as applicable taxes, so there are no surprises on the material side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe build using the ZIP System panel, a very popular and high-quality building method. Unlike traditional house wrap like Tyvek, ZIP panels combine structural sheathing with a built-in weather-resistant barrier—resulting in fewer seams, faster installation, and long-term protection against moisture and air leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur structures are built with 16 to 18 gauge steel framing, depending on your local building code requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you choose the self-install option or our install package, we provide engineered plans and drawings that your contractor can use for foundation work and that can be submitted to your county for permitting and code compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne major advantage of building with steel is flexibility—you are not limited to our designs. If you have a floor plan or home style you love, send it over and we can replicate it using our steel system so you get exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWindows \u0026amp; Doors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to customers wanting specific brands and styles, we no longer include windows and doors in our kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you purchase them separately and have them on-site, we will install them at no additional cost as part of the $135 per sq ft package—helping get your home fully dried-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we complete our portion, your home will be a fully framed and sealed “dried-in shell” using ZIP panels on both the walls and roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior rooms will also be framed out using steel studs, so you will have a full layout of your home completed and ready for the next phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the stage we leave, your home is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully dried-in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtected from the elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructurally complete and framed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for your next crews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Please see the attached photo for an example of what your home will look like at this stage—it will appear green from the ZIP system.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Do NOT Include\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be clear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only install the dried-in shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not handle electrical or plumbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not install drywall or interior finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical and plumbing must be completed by licensed professionals in your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulation, drywall, siding, roofing finish, and all interior\/exterior finishes are completed by you and your contractors after we are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can build steel-framed homes ranging from as small as 400 sq ft all the way up to 12,000 sq ft and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur most popular sizes tend to be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e800 sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,200 sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2,400 sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut we are fully equipped to handle projects well beyond that range depending on your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’d like to move forward, we offer the option to secure your project with a 10% deposit to lock in your pricing—especially with steel prices continuing to fluctuate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks again for considering us—we’d love the opportunity to help you build your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you,\u003cbr\u003eNadia\u003cbr\u003eAmishBuiltCabins.com \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amish Built Cabins | Modular Cabins | Prefab Cabins | Modular Homes | Prefab Homes | Tiny Homes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43748052828263,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1154\/5191\/files\/if_customer_provides_windows_and_doors_e5fb890a-6d02-4ba8-b6e3-f860df10095f.png?v=1779473199","url":"https:\/\/modularhome.com\/products\/how-our-steel-house-kits-work","provider":"Modular Homes, Prefab Homes, Modular Cabins, Barndominiums, House Kits \u0026 Tiny Homes | ModularHome.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}