“Prefabricated” or “Factory Framed” homes have come a long way from the days of a Sears mail order home or a time when the word “prefabricated” may have elicited thoughts of an inferior structure. Gone is the misconception that prefabricated homes are cheaply made with limited design flexibility and finish options. Today’s prefabricated home is fully customizable with a vast array of finish options to make your home just that, your home.
UNBC’s new Wood Innovation Research Lab gave our team an opportunity to embrace innovation and creativity. We were excited to be part of an energy efficient building within our local community of Prince George, British Columbia. Taking what is typically a floor truss and rotating to a thick exterior wall, our designers engaged out of the box thinking during this rewarding challenge. With the northern climate & Passive House energy standards in mind, our team engineered and manufactured 40 one-of-a-kind wall panels.
One of the most common misconceptions about Winton Homes is that we are a modular home company. Winton Homes are panelized homes and not completely manufactured homes. Winton homes & cottages are built in components consisting of floors, walls & trusses that are manufactured with total precision with state-of-the-art technology.
All the prebuilt components, along with windows, doors & exterior finishing materials, are delivered just in time, to maximize build efficiency. Much like conventional home construction, the components are constructed on site.
To become an owner builder in BC, part of the criteria you must meet is passing an Owner Builder Authorization Exam.
This is not always an easy question to answer as there are many factors that impact construction costs. The cost to build and finish a move-in ready home is dependent on how you’re building and where you are building. Will you be building yourself, acting as your own General Contractor and hiring out sub-trades or hiring a GC to manage the entire project? Are you building within city limits or rural, remote or semi-remote?
The Homeowner Protection Office has changed their name to Licensing and Consumer Services!
Via BC Housing
We’ve changed our name to Licensing and Consumer Services
Since joining BC Housing in April 2010, we maintained a separate identity to ensure a smooth transition. But we’ve fully integrated into BC Housing and retired the HPO name and logo. It’s a new name but our services are the same.
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With the warm weather, our home packages are being erected faster than usual for this time of year!
From Yellowknife to Vancouver Island to Saskatchewan and everywhere in between, Winton Homes are being built!
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A few years ago, Winton engaged in extensive research to develop a super insulated wall. A double wall system was developed, reviewed and sealed through an engineering firm.
The Winton Energy Wall is a double wall system that yields a total insulation value of R-34 versus R-22 for a conventional wall assembly.
Benefits of the Winton Energy Wall:
More than just homes & cottages!
Over the years, we have designed and supplied several multifamily homes. Some of them were our stock models, some of them were custom designs and some of them were based off of other Winton plans.
“Prefabricated” or “Factory Framed” homes have come a long way from the days of a Sears mail order home or a time when the [Read More...]
UNBC’s new Wood Innovation Research Lab gave our team an opportunity to embrace innovation and creativity. [Read More...]
One of the most common misconceptions about Winton Homes is that we are a modular home company. Winton Homes are panelized homes and not completely manufactured homes. [Read More...]
To become an owner builder in BC, part of the criteria you must meet is passing an [Read More...]
This is not always an easy question to answer as there are many factors that impact construction costs. The cost to build and finish a move-in ready home is dependent on how you’re buil [Read More...]
The Homeowner Protection Office has changed their name to Licensing and Consumer Services! Via BC Housing [Read More...]
With the warm weather, our home packages are being erected faster than usual for this time of year! [Read More...]
A few years ago, Winton engaged in extensive research to develop a super insulated wall. A double wall system was developed, reviewed and sealed through an engineering firm. [Read More...]
More than just homes & cottages! [Read More...]
We’ve been conditioned to believe that bigger is better. But is it? Lately we’ve heard so much about these small houses or tiny homes. [Read More...]
Winton Homes has had the pleasure of working with Fort Nelson First Nation again to build seen new homes! [Read More...]
Determining the cost of building a new home is not always an easy task. [Read More...]
There have always been stray cats roaming around the yard at Winton, but we have a special story about a few of them. [Read More...]
Introducing Winton Homes colouring book for kids. [Read More...]
One of our most asked questions has many answers. [Read More...]
Our Terrace dealer has kept busy this year helping our customers create beautiful homes. This is a custom design that will we cant wait to see finished. [Read More...]
When designing your perfect home, there are so many options to choose from in every section of your house. [Read More...]
Wintons Engineered Wood Product (EWP) division is quoting a job for our friends at First Choice Builders on a site in sunny Terrace BC. [Read More...]
Whether you are looking to enhance the curb appeal or enrich the interior of your home, timber accents may be just what you are looking for. [Read More...]
One of our most popular cottages, the Hudson, became a lovely lake house in Pigeon Lake AB. With each package we sell, we strive to accommodate our customer’s needs. [Read More...]
Our design team is hard at work on the new Pinnacle that will be going up on Mayne Island, BC. [Read More...]
Winton once again achieves quality circle status from the Western Wood Truss Association, in recognition of Exeptional Quality Performance in Truss Manufacutring. [Read More...]
One of the key features to a welcoming experience is the relationship between the local environment and a house. [Read More...]
Everyone has a different idea for their perfect dream home. With over a hundred floor plans, the designs on our website are usually just a starting point. [Read More...]
A customized Sylvan Lake package is now a cottage on Paul Lake, BC. Built between two existing homes, on a rock wall, this cottage fits perfectly. [Read More...]
One of our most challenging and exciting cottage package was a Fraser model we sent all the way to Cambridge Bay Nunavut. That’s right, we shipped it all the way to the edge of [Read More...]
Winton Homes and Cottages have shipped several VERY exciting new homes to Yellowknife, NWT. Our Senior Design Consultant Larry Ochitwa was in Yellowknife recently and visited with the Customers and their builders. [Read More...]
Striking quality-built four story condo project is near completion in Prince George BC. Winton EWP integrated structural building components are at its core. [Read More...]
Why are Prefab Homes the Solution? [Read More...]
Step inside this beautiful home and listen to the wonderful story of this couple's experience building a Winton Home. This is their second Winton Home! [Read More...]
We are very proud to launch our new video testimonial series featuring four families, our valued customers, who share their unique house building experiences and beautiful Winton homes with us. [Read More...]
Have you ever seen the difference between two homes built side by side, one is stick built (traditional builder) the other is factory-framed/prefabricated (modern build) This video shows you firs [Read More...]
At Winton Homes, we love seeing people's dreams come true. A Dream in Progress ~ The beautiful Grace Lake project in Yellowknife NWT this year! [Read More...]
