QUESTION Is Karmod Prefabricated Houses resistant to earthquake or wind, or only suitable for summer usage? Do you make production every point in Turkey?

ANSWER In 1st, 2nd and 3rd climate regions of Turkey, Karmod Prefabricate houses are furnished with 4 season usage with durability and insulation. Our houses are resistant to earthquake intensity of 8.5 and wind. Taking into account weather conditions of place where prefabricated buildings are constructed, manufacturing can be made in any province and district of Turkey.


QUESTION What is the warranty period and service life of Karmod Prefabricated buildings?

ANSWER As Karmod prefabricated, we give 2 years warranty from the facility. The material used in prefabricated houses is betopan. The primary manufacturer firm TEPE BETOPAN gives 50 years of warranty against external weather conditions. By making load bearing system of metal prefabricated building that has contact with outside environment as galvanized plated, it was made rust-proofed and rot-proof.


QUESTION Is it required any permit during construction of prefabricated buildings?

ANSWER It is under discretion of the Municipality where the building to be constructed. For obtaining permit, Architectural plan, Electrical plan, Mechanical plan, and ground survey should be met by the customer. If required, we can only provide statistical calculations of the building. Permits and legal allowances need to be taken by the customer itself. If the location where the building to be constructed within a municipal area, then a permit is required.


QUESTION How many stories can be made in Prefabricated Buildings and is it possible to construct on Reinforced Concrete Buildings?

ANSWER We can construct as 2 story. It can be made multi-story, but due to the fact that building construction is increased, then unit m² cost will also be increased. If there is no roof or obstructive factor on the reinforced concrete, then single- or double-story prefabricated building can be installed.


QUESTION In prefabricated houses, does mezzanine make vibration? Will mezzanine cause noise, how do you provide insulation?

ANSWER Static calculations of these buildings are made in accordance with relevant standards (TS 648, TS 498, TS 11.372 etc.) and regulations. For that reason, there are permissible deflection in mezzanine. However, if our customer wouldn't like that, then comfort conditions can be increased and vibration can completely be eliminated. It is possible with calculation during project. Between mezzanines cause no sound. Insulation material is furnished in order to prevent noise.


QUESTION Where and how prefabricated houses are mounted?

ANSWER Pre-manufactured light-weighted Karmod Prefabricated houses are assembled on the ground where ready mixed concrete poured. Karmod Prefabricated houses are fixed to the ground with anchorages or steel dowels. In this way, building and concrete move together.


QUESTION Is it possible to apply any project we wish on Prefabricated Houses?

ANSWER Any project can be feasible as long as being suitable to our standard axle sizes.


QUESTION How do we handle heating and cooling in Warm and Cool Zone in Prefabricated Houses?

ANSWER You can easily get warm with stove, air-conditioner, natural gas or electrical heater in winter, and you can cool your room with air-conditioner in summer.


QUESTION What is your solution for Cold Zones in Prefabricated Houses?

ANSWER HEATING (CLIMATE) CALCULATION: External Wall and Roof should be detailed in a manner providing Insulation Values recommended in TS 825 taking into account climate conditions where the building is constructed. (Heat Values provided for Karmod Prefabricated are suitable for all regions of Turkey). Insulation materials are also provided between post C profiles of panels. In this way, there is no thermal bridge.


QUESTION  What needs to be done for Prefabricated Houses by the
Buyer Customer?

ANSWER Concrete pouring for preventing flooding of 30 cm or 50 cm of meshed bar iron on ground concrete; excavation and environmental planning works; floor and wall coverings (screed, ceramics, floor covering, solid lamparquet, etc.) , Making external connections for prefabricated building (electrical, waste water, clean water), Permits and permissions to be obtained from the Municipality, Heating and cooling installation (Central heating, air-conditioner, etc..) For installation outside of Istanbul, accommodation and food expenses of assembly team, transportation and freight insurance will be met by our customer.


QUESTION If assembly of prefabricated building is made outside of the city, then what do you require additionally?

ANSWER The only difference between construction inside city or outside of the city is the condition that covering accommodation and food expenses of assembly team.


QUESTION  Is it possible that the prefabricated building that we purchased can be installed in any other location? What would be the expenses?

ANSWER Yes, that's possible. It only requires disassembly cost, re-installation cost, painting cost, and sanitary installation cost. It is possible to make amendment in buildings if required.


QUESTION With respect to earthquake-resistance, what is the condition of Karmod Prefabricated houses?

ANSWER Karmod houses are manufactured taking into account 1st earthquake region conditions.


QUESTION  What is your delivery period for prefabricated houses?

ANSWER Approximately 100m2 Single-story building will be completed and delivered between 2 days to 15 days depending on the actual production condition at that time. After delivery and receiving ground concrete, assembly of the building is completed within the next 5 days.


QUESTION  What is your payment plan for prefabricated houses?

ANSWER We can only accept in cash. Or you can use Turkiye Finans Housing Loan. We may negotiate on alternative payment plans.


QUESTION What is included in your prices?

ANSWER ITEMS INCLUDED IN OUR PRICE:  General assembly of the building. Building materials (Wall panels, Joint elements, ceiling covering, ceiling insulation, and roof covering materials), Exterior and Interior doors, Windows, Transoms, and Installing windows.
Making interior and exterior painting of the building, Making electric installation and fittings of the building, Making sanitary installation of the building (waste water and clean water), and installing fittings.


QUESTION  How will my prefabricated building transported?

ANSWER Transportation of prefabricated buildings is made via truck, 18-wheeler, ship, train or cargo plane.


QUESTION Where could we see completed prefabricated buildings?

ANSWER You can view different prefabricated houses with different sizes (single story and double story) in any location in Turkey or in showrooms in the following addresses.