modular houses in Almaty

Modular house building is a technology for constructing houses from factory-made block modules with subsequent assembly on the construction site. The process includes the following stages:

1. Design of a modular house in accordance with technical standards.
2. Manufacturing of modules at the factory using conveyor technology with high precision.
3. Transportation of finished blocks to the construction site
4. Installation of the foundation or base.
5. Installation and connection of modules into a single frame.
6. Fitting out the interiors and utilities.
7. Landscaping of the territory and landscaping works.

The modules are three-dimensional blocks, usually measuring 2,5x6 or 3x12 metres. The exterior walls of each module comprise a multi-layer structure with external and internal cladding, insulation and risers for utilities. Depending on the design, the modules may be single-storey or two-storey.

The modules are produced at the factory from lightweight steel structures or a timber frame, followed by cladding and installation of utilities. The modules are joined to one another via metal connectors or interlocking units. The result is a single rigid and airtight block frame.

The wall and roof panels are made of galvanised steel or aluminium. The cladding consists of profiled bent sheets, HPL panels or siding. High-density thermal insulation materials are used - rigid mineral wool boards, polyurethane foam and the like.

The modules include all the necessary utility systems: power supply, water supply and sewerage, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Moisture-resistant, environmentally safe materials are used for the finishing.

Modular technology is successfully used for the construction of prefabricated housing, retail and office centres, construction camps and temporary warehousing. Its advantages become apparent when buildings with specified characteristics need to be erected quickly in any climate.

Thanks to their transportability, rapid assembly and dismantling, modular structures are widely used for: temporary housing in shift camps, construction camps for the duration of a build, prefabricated dormitories and hostels, shopping centres and exhibition complexes, warehouse, production and office facilities, laboratories and auxiliary buildings.

The main limitation is transport accessibility for moving large-sized blocks. Modular houses also have a smaller floor area and room height compared with permanent buildings.

The structures offer high performance characteristics, but are designed for a limited service life of up to 50-70 years, after which they must be dismantled or reconstructed by the manufacturer.

Thus, modular construction is the optimal solution for the prompt and cost-effective erection of temporary or mobile structures while complying with factory quality standards and operating regulations.

Basic materials for manufacturing structures:

Metal frame
A common option is galvanised steel profiles 1,5-2 mm thick made of cold-rolled steel. They are connected with bolted joints, which ensures high rigidity and ease of assembly and dismantling. The frame is coated with anti-corrosion compounds.

Timber frame
Glued laminated timber or solid softwood is used. Treatment with fire retardants and biocides is mandatory. Wooden modules are lighter, but require additional measures to prevent shrinkage and deformation.

Sandwich panels
The main enclosing structures are wall and roof sandwich panels. They have a three-layer structure: two metal sheets with a polymer coating and insulation between them (mineral wool, polyurethane foam). They feature interlocking joints for connection. Thickness 50-200 mm, width up to 1,2 m.

Additional insulation:

• Thermal insulation boards made of rigid mineral wool insulation
• Vapour barrier membranes to protect against condensation

Only certified, eco-friendly and durable materials are used. Particular attention is paid to the fire resistance and vapour permeability of the enclosing structures.

Modular houses in Almaty are designed element by element, using standard technical solutions and unified components.

The module connection units are made on the rigid frame principle using embedded parts, bolts and spacer posts. The dimensions of the openings are synchronised with the standard sizes of window and door units.

To improve energy efficiency, seamless roofing systems are used with vapour, water and thermal insulation on pitched or flat roofs.

In the production of modules, particular attention is paid to the airtightness of all units and joints to prevent cold bridging and leaks.

The construction site for a turnkey modular house in Almaty must be prepared in accordance with the design. If necessary, a continuous reinforced base or a pile foundation is installed. The modules are then placed and joined into a single structure using a crane.

After installation, the interior finishing, electrical and plumbing work, heating and ventilation are completed, and connections to external networks are made. Landscaping is then carried out.

Buildings made of modules are subject to special operating regulations with periodic inspection of the condition of the load-bearing elements, joints and protective coatings. Major repairs are not envisaged - once the standard service life expires, the modules are subject to dismantling.