Eighty four, Pa.Present September 24, 2025 / Prnewswire/ – As part of this year's innovative housing committee, which was organized this month by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Washington DC The project, a 3000 square meter, two -story duplex, was built exclusively with prefabricated components, causing the real advantages of the faster, cheaper and more sustainable building.
The duplex was built by an eight -person crew in less than 12 hours over the course of four days and served as a shop window for the power of production outside the location. Use of cassettes, wall panels and roof cassettes produced by 84 wood Winchester, Virginia Component system rose quickly and efficiently in the heart of Washington DC All windows, doors and loose building materials were delivered by 84 wood Brunswick, MD Save the company's vertically integrated supply chain. In total, 84 wood delivered all workers and a significant part of the materials with important products and financial contributions from several trustworthy industrial partners.
Since no traditional concrete foundation could be poured into the shopping center, the team used LVL rays and Lolly pillars to establish a robust increased basis. As soon as the foundation was completed, the crew gathered the entire frame system quickly and demonstrated not only the speed of the based construction work, but also the work efficiency and the potential to reduce material waste.
“This project is a powerful demonstration of what is possible when intelligent design, prefabricated components and qualified workers come together,” said 84 Lumbers VP for installed sales and production. Ken Krapa. “We are proud to be part of a national conversation about how the construction industry can deliver high -quality, affordable apartments on a scale.”
United Window & Door donated all the windows and exterior doors used in the structure $ 10,000 Any financial support to bring the project to life.
A video that includes the complete build from the first truck delivery to the completion of punch work is available here.
After its successful display, the house was deconstructed and transported to Staunton. Virginiawhere it was donated to Habitat for Humanity. 84 wood provides the work again to reinstall the house and frame. One of the duplex units will serve as a basement house for a family of seven, while the other will soon match another family in need.
This building marks another milestone in 84 Lumber's persistent commitment to innovation, affordability of living space and effects of the community, which proves that the future of housing construction is not only built faster, but more intelligent.
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Founded in 1956 and its headquarters in Eighty four, Pennsylvania84 Lumber Co. is the largest private provider of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and apartment buildings and commercial buildings. The company operates 320 institutions, including shops, component manufacturing systems, Custom Door Shops and Technical Wood Product Centers in 34 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including frame, insulation, siding, windows, roof, terrace and dry stone wall. 84 Lumber, a certified women's company, that belongs Maggie Hardyhas received a widespread recognition for his industry management and his commitment to excellence. As one of the most trustworthy companies in Newsweek for 2024 and 2025, 84 wood was also honored as one of the honored USA Today's top retailers in 2024. For three consecutive years, 84 wood from Forbes was one of the best large and medium-sized employers of America and from 2019 to 2024 also earned a place on the list of the best private companies in America. In 2023, the company was also honored with a place on the Inc. 5000 list by Fastest Grossways company. You can find more information at 84lumber.com or visit us further FacebookPresent Instagram or LinkedIn.
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