Question 1

What is the difference between panelized, modular, and stick-built homes?

Accepted Answer

Panelized homes are framed in flat wall sections in a controlled shop, then shipped flat-packed and assembled on site — typically roof-tight in days. Modular homes arrive as fully finished volumetric boxes craned onto a foundation. Stick-built homes are framed board-by-board on site. Panelization combines the precision of factory building with the design flexibility and shipping economy of stick framing.

Question 2

How long does a panelized home take to build in Nova Scotia?

Accepted Answer

From signed contract to move-in, most Interhabs Turnkey panelized homes complete in roughly 90 days of on-site work after foundation is ready. The panelized shell itself goes from delivery to roof-tight in a matter of days, with mechanical, finishing and inspections following over the remaining weeks.

Question 3

How much does a panelized home cost in Nova Scotia?

Accepted Answer

Roof Tight Kit pricing runs roughly $50–$70 per square foot for the panelized shell, with full Turnkey builds typically landing between $250–$350 per square foot depending on size, finish level, site conditions, and location. Use our pricing estimator for a project-specific range.

Question 4

Are panelized homes good in cold Atlantic Canada winters?

Accepted Answer

Yes — shop-built panels are framed level, square and plumb in a climate-controlled environment, which produces a tighter thermal envelope than typical site framing. That means fewer air leaks, better insulation performance, and lower heating bills across the Maritimes' long heating season.

Question 5

Where does Interhabs deliver and build?

Accepted Answer

We ship Roof Tight Kits across the Maritimes and beyond. Full Turnkey building service is offered across the Halifax Regional Municipality and along the South Shore, from Halifax through Tantallon, Hubbards, Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg and Bridgewater.

Question 6

Can I bring my own home plans to Interhabs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly panelize plans from outside architects and designers, and our in-house drafting team can adapt your sketches or fully drawn plans into a panelized build package.

Question 7

Do you build backyard suites and garden suites?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Interhabs offers a dedicated lineup of backyard suites and bunkies (the Basin Bunkie, Mini Apex, Apex, and more), all built using the same panelized system as our larger homes.

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