How long does it take to build a light steel villa?
Light steel villa construction cycle details
Through industrialized prefabrication and modular construction, light steel villa can compress the total construction period of 200m2 residence to 2-3 months (including finishing), which is 50%-75% less than traditional construction. It is especially suitable for the scenes with high requirements on construction efficiency.
I. Stage-by-stage construction cycle
Foundation construction stage
Simple geological conditions (e.g. high bearing capacity of foundation): strip foundation or independent foundation, construction cycle about 7-10 days;
Complex geological conditions (e.g. soft ground): foundation treatment (piling, replacement, etc.) is required, and the construction cycle is extended to 10-15 days.
Main structure installation stage
Factory prefabrication: light steel keel and other components are standardized in the factory, with a cycle of about 7-10 days;
On-site assembly: the main body of a single-story villa is erected in about 3-5 days, and a two-story or multi-story villa takes 5-15 days (the specific time is related to the complexity of the structure) The specific time is related to the complexity of the structure.
Wall and roof installation stage
Integrated prefabricated wall panels, thermal insulation and waterproof materials, the construction of single-storey villa takes about 5-7 days, multi-storey or complex modeling villa takes 7-10 days.
Interior decoration and equipment installation stage
Pre-embedded water and electricity pipes, wall decoration and intelligent system installation, the cycle is about 15-30 days, accounting for 40%-50% of the total construction period.
II. Scope of total construction period
Small villa (≤200 square meters) 45-60 days (including fine decoration)
Medium-sized villa (200-400 square meters) 2-3 months (including complex design)
Large villa (>400 square meters) 5-8 months or longer (affected by modeling, functional customization)
III. The core factors affecting the duration
Design complexity: Curve modeling, multiple terraces and other designs require additional processing time;
Material supply: the efficiency of prefabricated components production and transportation directly affects the on-site progress;
Construction team professionalism: a skilled team can shorten the assembly cycle by 20-30%;
Seasonal climate: rainy season or severe cold weather may extend the construction period by 10-15%.
IV. Comparison with traditional construction duration
Key differences in the total construction period of 200 square meters villa
Light steel villa 2-3 months Factory prefabrication + on-site assembly, highly standardized processes;
Traditional brick-concrete building 6-12 months Dependent on manual masonry, greatly affected by weather and process convergence.
How long can I live in light steel structure villa house after decoration?
I. Core influencing factors
Environmental protection of materials
Light steel villa mostly adopts prefabricated components + environmentally friendly building materials (such as non-formaldehyde adhesive, water-based paint), the release of harmful substances is significantly lower than the traditional decoration, ventilation cycle can be shortened to 1-3 months. If ordinary building materials (e.g. formaldehyde-containing boards) are used, the ventilation cycle can be shortened to 1-3 months.
Ventilation conditions
Ventilation for more than 8 hours a day for north-south transparent households can accelerate the discharge of formaldehyde and other harmful gases, shortening the period to 1-2 months; poor ventilation or confined space requires 3 months. or more.
Decoration complexity
Simple decoration (only basic wall and floor): 1-2 months of ventilation to move in;
Fine decoration (customized furniture, soft furnishings): pollutant release sources increase, need 3-6 months.
II. Safety cycle for special populations
Minimum ventilation time recommended for type of occupants
Healthy adults 1-3 months (depending on the environmental protection of materials)
Pregnant women, infants, the elderly 3-6 months (subject to strict testing to meet standards)
III. Practical measures to accelerate occupancy
Intensive Ventilation
Match with industrial fan and fresh air system to enhance air circulation efficiency and shorten the cycle by 20%-30%.
Auxiliary purification
Place 15-20 bags of activated carbon (50g/bag) per 20 square meters, focusing on covering cabinets and drawers;
Plant green plants such as hanging orchid and tiger's tail orchid to adsorb free formaldehyde.
Professional testing
Tested by CMA certified organization before moving in to ensure that the formaldehyde concentration ≤ 0.08mg/m³ (national standard)