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Prefab Week’nder House in Wisconsin Can Survive 160 MPH Winds

01/19/2012
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  • Week'nder Prefab by FlatPak Studio
    <a href="http://www.flatpakhouse.com/">FlatPak Studio's</a> prefabricated Week'nder house in Wisconsin completely silences the naysayers who say that prefab construction can't stand extreme weather. Not only does it use glass that can handle wind speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, but this fully customizable gem can also be anchored in seismically active areas too. Superior roof and wall insulation combined with the highest quality <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulated_glazing">thermal glass</a> ensure that this and other FlatPak homes are suitable in both cold and hot environments.
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    The Week'nder Prefab home was sent to Madeline Island in Wisconsin by ferry
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    It has a snow load engineered roof
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    The interior is flooded with natural light
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    In floor heating keeps the home warm
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    And the home boasts windows that can handle winds of up to 160 mph.
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    FlatPak Studio's prefab homes are completely customizable
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    The customer chooses the exterior colors and materials
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    The homes can be as long or as wide as the buyer chooses and up to four stories tall.
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  • Week'nder Prefab by FlatPak Studio
    Superior insulation keeps the home warm or cool - depending on the climate
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    The cladding is termite resistant
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    This cozy little home costs from $200 - $300 per square feet to building depending on local codes.
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Week'nder Prefab by FlatPak Studio

FlatPak Studio's prefabricated Week'nder house in Wisconsin completely silences the naysayers who say that prefab construction can't stand extreme weather. Not only does it use glass that can handle wind speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, but this fully customizable gem can also be anchored in seismically active areas too. Superior roof and wall insulation combined with the highest quality thermal glass ensure that this and other FlatPak homes are suitable in both cold and hot environments.

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