Can I design my own Prefabricated Home? Absolutely! All of our homes are custom designed, so your modular home can be constructed exactly as you’d like it. The projects on our website will provide you with some inspiration regarding finishes, layouts, styles and designs, but they are not a range you need to choose from. We know that each of our clients has their own requirements for their own site, and that this requires complete flexibility in design.
What materials do you use to contruct your modular homes? Our modular homes are constructed from materials that are recyclable, reconstituted or sustainably sourced. Cold formed steel frames form the basis of the modules, while natural stones form the floor of each module. All windows and glass doors are double-glazed as a standard, and our paints are all low-VOC.
What heating and cooling options do I have? Heating and cooling options are not part of our standard inclusions as requirements differ greatly depending on both location and project usage. Open wood or gas fireplaces and hydronic heating are our most popular heating options while ceiling fans and air-conditioning systems are the most common cooling options. We will work with you to establish the best cost and energy solution for your sustainable home.
What is the standard height of your modules? The standard ceiling height of each Shik Shak module is 2.7m (9ft). For ceiling heights above this, or for cathedral or mezzanine style designs, we can stack modules to create greater ceiling heights.
What is the standard size of your modules? We do not have a standard size module as all modules are customised to suit each design. Typically a module can range in from 2-5m in width and from 2-15m in length. Modules that fit within these dimensions enable us to keep the cost of transport to a minimum, however if a design requires dimensions in excess of these parameters it can be assessed on a job by job basis. Most ShikShak designs use a combination of module sizes to create a home.
Does Shik Shak do commercial work? Yes. Modular construction offers significant cost and time advantages over conventional building methods and can be applied across a diverse range of commercial sectors from health and aged care facilities to educational buildings and sales display suites.
Can Shik Shak assist with extensions? No, unfortunately, Shik Shak cannot assist with extensions. Our modular designs and process are best suited to new builds.
Can I add to my Shik Shak home in the future? Yes. Because they are modular both in concept and design, our constructions are extremely easy to add to in the future and we frequently design projects for clients that are built in different stages. This means you can build what you can afford now and add to your modular home later.
