Bauhu modular homes are provided as a kit of materials and components designed for rapid assembly on site. Each kit is factory prepared according to the architectural drawings and supply scope of the required model.

A home kit comprises the following non-exhaustive list of items:

• DOCUMENTATION

  • Architectural floorplan, elevations, section drawings and roof plan.

  • Structural general assembly drawings, beam and column layout, wall plan layout.

  • Building structural reactions plan and column base plate layout.

  • Recommended sub-structure plan and slab fixing specification.

  • Door and window schedule.

  • Structural design document to ASCE7-16 (or ASCE7-22) as building code applicable to site location.

  • Building assembly guide.

• STRUCTURE

  • Factory built galvanised HSS (hollow steel section) structural frame composed of colums and beams, base plates and pre-engineered connections and fittings. Nuts, bolts and screws to connect HSS elements. A column base chemical anchor fixing kit, ground studs, chemical applicator and resin. A tool kit comprising specialised concrete drill bits and wrench sockets required for the HSS frame assembly and ground fixing.

  • Factory pre-assembled galvanised LGS (light gauge steel) external and internal wall panels together panel assembly nuts, bolts and screws. Wall panel ground fixing concrete screws and damp proof membrane.

  • LGS roof structure, trusses, soffit and fascia together with brackets, cleats, nuts, bolts and screws required for the assembly of the roof structure. Small roof panels are pre-assembled but some longer trusses may be supplied in sections for assembly on site due to container size restrictions.

  • Detailed structural assembly drawings.

• BUILDING ENVELOPE

  • Lightweight cement board constructive exterior wall, external column and window opening lining cladding material, self drilling fixing screws, jointing tape and compound and cladding adhesive.

  • Termite treated OSB4 roof cladding materials, self drilling fixing screws and cladding adhesive.

  • Lightweight cement board constructive roof soffit and fascia cladding material, self drilling fixing screws, jointing tape and compound and cladding adhesive.

  • Lightweight cement board external ceiling cladding material, self drilling fixing screws, jointing tape and compound and cladding adhesive.

  • Detailed structural assembly drawings.

• EXTERNAL FINISHES

  • External wall EFIS (exterior facade insulation system) insulation panels, fixing components, rails and adhesives.

  • External wall, impact resistant facade underlayer, mesh stabilising membrane and acrylic plaster coatings.

  • Acrylic exterior ceiling, fascia, trim and soffit paint.

  • Elastomeric/Standing seam/EPDM roof covering system dependant on home model, application components, fixing and installation materials.

  • External cosmetic trims, handrails, ballustrade according to the architectural drawings and supply scope of the required model

  • Ceramic exterior terrace floor tiles, grout and adhesive.

• OPENINGS

  • Exterior doors and windows with ironmongery as indicated the architectural drawings and supply scope of the required model.

  • Laminated, impact resistant, double glazed glass units per architectural drawings and supply scope of the required model.

  • Interior doors, closet doors, door furniture and architrave per the architectural drawings and supply scope of the required model.

  • Door and window screws, shims, adhesives and fixing materials

• INSULATION

  • Rockwool in frame sheet insulation for external and internal walls.

  • Glass wool roll insulation for in ceiling insulation.

• INTERIOR FINISHES

  • Suspended ceiling track and hanger system for suspended ceiling assembly.

  • Fire and moisture resistant drywall sheeting for internal walls and ceilings, self drilling fixing screws, jointing tape and compound.

  • Acrylic interior wall and ceiling paint.

  • Ceramic bathroom wall tiles, grout and adhesives.

  • Ceramic floor and skirting tiles, grout and adhesive.

• BATHROOM EQUIPMENT

  • Wall hung vanity cabinet(s) and wall mirror according to the architectural drawings of the required model, composite basin, chrome faucet(s), waste fitting and wall fixing componants.

  • White ceramic close coupled toilet with dual flush cistern and soft close seat.

  • Wall mounted chrome shower rail with mixer faucet, fixed rain shower and hand held shower.

  • Inset floor drain for tiled showers.

  • Toughened glass shower wall screen and concealed fixing rails according to the architectural drawings of the required model.

• KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

  • Base units, island and wall mounted cabinetry according to the architectural drawings of the required model.

  • Kitchen corner unit and drawer organisers

  • Countertops according to the architectural drawings of the required model.

  • Single drainer kitchen sink with chrome mixer faucet

What’s not in the Kit?

• All groundworks, landscape and hardscape, footing, foundation and floor slab works are the responsibility of the owner. Building kits are provided on the assumption that the site is prepared and an adequate foundation approved by a competent local structural engineer, has been provided. All services and sub-slab conduits should be completed finishing in a perfectly square and leval concrete platform to enable the building erection.

• The electrical installation including cables, conduits, surface mounted switches, power outlets, light fittings, water heating equipment, air conditioning equipment, kitchen appliances, solar appliances, other electrical fixtures and fittings, are not supplied. Electrical system design, supply and installation should be carried out by a competent electrician.

• The supply of first fix plumbing including under slab pipework, hot and cold water pipes, waste pipes and plumbing connections are excluded.

• A simple sand and cement finishing floor screed is required to adjust and align finished floor levels prior to applying ceramic finishes. This screed is not supplied.