{"id":10082,"date":"2022-02-04T12:20:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T17:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/struktall.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:25:12","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/struktall.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”30px” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”30px” top_padding_tablet=”20%” bottom_padding_tablet=”20%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#686868″ shape_divider_position=”top” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”triangle”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”ARCHITECTURE” google_fonts=”font_family:Mako%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][toggles style=”default”][toggle color=”Default” title=”What differentiates Strukt\u00e4ll from other offers available on the market ?”][vc_column_text]Strukt\u00e4ll offers energy efficient houses to be built on site. Composed of prefabricated structural parts, including the famous Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), built by our specialized suppliers, our houses are easy to assemble. In addition, our houses promote better protection of the surrounding nature since their construction in small prefabricated parts, requires less deforestation on the construction site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Strukt\u00e4ll projects are accompanied by multiple services such as architectural design, assembly plans, a dedicated General Contractor, coordination of vendors, cost estimation service, manufacturing, supply, logistics and delivery to site. All supported by the New Home Construction Warranty (Garantie de Construction R\u00e9sidentielle – GCR).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Can I get a personalized plan ?”][vc_column_text]Yes, Strukt\u00e4ll offers the customization service for its models, as well as the possibility of creating completely new houses, according to your tastes and the constraints of the location to be built. This service comes with pre-established packages depending on the scope of the task to be performed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What are your timelines for designing a custom home ?”][vc_column_text]The delivery time of a concept depends on several factors which can vary from one project to another, but in general, the design of a house can be spread over a few weeks since we first proceed to the reflection on the layout to present plans in two dimensions (2D). Following their approval, we create a three-dimensional (3D) proposal before producing a site plan to present to the municipality and the financial institution. These stages usually take place over a period of <\/span>four to six weeks<\/b>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What is the difference between a self-build project and a turnkey project ?”][vc_column_text]In self-construction, the frame, exterior doors, windows, roofing, air barrier and interior divisions are included, while in turnkey formula we add the foundation, the exterior cladding, plumbing, electricity, gypsum laying, jointing, painting and flooring. These two formulas exclude the finishing of the bathroom and the kitchen.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Are your plans stamped with the seal of an architectural professional ?”][vc_column_text]Absolutely. The final plans are signed and sealed by an architect or an architectural technologist accredited by their professional order. Moreover, all our projects are checked and approved by our Head of design before being sealed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Do the details of the structure appear in your plans ?”][vc_column_text]All the plans that are given to customers are only related to their immediate needs. For instance, the site plan for construction permit applications and mortgage financing or the specific plans for self-builders who complete certain stages of construction by themselves. However, no fully edited final plans are given to the customers since the latter are borne by Strukt\u00e4ll and are used during the construction of the structure which is the most important stage and which is itself assumed by Strukt\u00e4ll.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Can changes or adjustments be made to the plans ?”][vc_column_text]Absolutely. What could be more interesting than having a house built according to your tastes. We take great pleasure and make it a priority to develop each project according to everyone’s expectations. We offer a range of packages depending on the task at hand for changes or additions to plans. This is also one of our most important service proposals.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What type of foundation is included in your plans ?”][vc_column_text]The majority of our models presented on the struktall.com site are planned on a concrete slab on the ground (monolithic slab). However, we can adapt the plans to meet certain floor or space requirements. In some cases, for example, it may be preferable to plan a different foundation from that originally planned option to satisfy a constraint escarpment, friable soil or, quite simply, the addition of space in the form of a basement level.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”How are dimensions and areas measured ?”][vc_column_text]The dimensions of our homes are generally measured in gross square feet. This means that we are measuring the overall outside limits of the house. This way of doing things is more precise for the evaluation of the costs of each project. This method of calculation can also be useful for certain projects, such as open areas where the clearance allows the addition of mezzanines or terraces. These more specific cases may involve the addition or not, depending on the case, of habitable square feet. We always keep cubic spaces in mind when evaluating a project.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Can you help us select building materials ?”][vc_column_text]Obviously, the choice of building materials can have a significant impact on the cost of your project or on its final aesthetic result. We therefore make it our duty to advise you and direct you to quality solutions that are easy to install and durable.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”What are the advantages of PIS Structural Insulated Panels ?”][vc_column_text]Structural Insulated Panels are very airtight and considerably reduce thermal air leaks. They provide a considerably more comfortable and healthy interior space. They have an impact on the long-term heating bill and have a positive impact on ventilation and air conditioning needs. These panels also help improve the speed of construction and reduce the energy consumption. Structural insulated panels are more easily integrated into an ecological construction approach such as LEED, Passive House or Net-Zero.<\/span><\/p>\n

They mainly offer the following advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n