Opinions on construction method

[ffejtable]

Ok, so I was planning on getting a home built down here in Texas, and the builder (Meritage) uses a framing technique (a process really) called Panelized Construction. I understand some of the general benefits for doing this, but when I went on-site to inspect a current home being built and saw how badly damaged may of the "pieces" to the puzzle were damaged, I am having a change of heart. I realize that if done RIGHT, there really is nothing that bad about this method, but it looks like there was some serious negligence in the loading, transportation and/or unloading of these panels...

Another thing is that in some cases the 2x4 isnt one solid length piece. They glue multiple pieces together. In one of the examples I included, there are at least 13 small segments glued together in a wall that cant be more than 10' high.

What do you think?

[Cakes206]

Is there a specific area of the house that they're using those pieced together 2x4's? That would suck wanting to use a stud only to have it fall apart between the sheet rock.

[IrocRob]

I think I'd go find a different company to work with.

[Mike295]

Originally Posted by IrocRob

I think I'd go find a different company to work with.

I agree, you should almost be able to pick and choose your builder in todays economy

[JimRBlue]

cmon jeff.. dont scrimp on framing..