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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN NIAGARA
Now Offering Pre-Engineered Manufactured Accessory Dwelling Units
Introducing Pre-Engineered Manufactured Homes, perfect as an Accessory Dwelling Unit, Laneway Home, Garden Suite, or on your cottage property. Our innovative building method utilizes Steel Structural Insulated Panels (Steel SIPs), resulting in a highly efficient, functional, comfortable home with a modern charm.
Excellent insulation values and the tight fit of the Steel SIPs will ensure your home retains its temperature, reducing heating and cooling costs. Anchored to our uniquely designed steel frame, our pre-engineered homes can easily be delivered and assembled on your property—in a matter of days—after which you connect the home to your services—and start living in it!
Smart Home Designs Niagara deliver a compact home that will allow you to operate within and reside with ease and comfort. Steel SIPs can be left free of drywall saving cost and time. Or, finish interior walls with drywall, paneling, shiplap—the choice is yours! Finding creative solutions, maximizing space, and sourcing unique materials will provide a completed product that you will be excited to call home!
NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDING AVAILABLE!
If you are considering adding a small home as a secondary residential unit (an Accessory Dwelling Unit, ADU), there is funding available to help offset some of the costs!
The City of St. Catharines offers an incentive program, the Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, which is a grant program offering up to 70% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $80,000 for the construction of an exterior accessory dwelling unit(s). Also, the Federal government has added new refinancing specifically for homeowners looking to add a secondary suite (ADU) to their property, which comes into effect January 15th, 2025. Or if you are looking to build an ADU on your property for a senior or family member with a disability, there is a tax credit available, the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MHRTC).
For more information on these programs, visit our ADU Resources page here.
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What makes our building materials and method so special?
- High R value for excellent insulation: Walls rated R-26.75 and roof, R-35.49.
- High-efficiency home, saving on heating/cooling costs: The high R value in combination with the tight fit of the Steel Structural Insulated Panels (Steel SIPs) make these homes highly-efficient, eliminating any air leaking or drafts, reducing heating and cooling costs—and energy use.
- Quick assembly on site: Steel SIP construction is quick and easy, reducing the inconvenience to you while your home is being assembled and finished on your property.
- Pre-engineered designs, ready to submit for a building permit: You will be provided with plans which can be included with your building permit application. Our structures are designed by a P.Eng in conformance with the CSA Z240 design standards.
- Pre-inspected and designed to meet OBC regulations: Our structures undergo inspection by the local building department, and all inspection reports will be provided to the local building department where you would like your home assembled. All you will need is an occupancy permit.
- Low-waste: Steel SIPs are pre-cut in the manufacturing facility, resulting in minimal off-cuts and additional waste. Our building method minimizes excess material use, greatly reducing both our carbon footprint and costs to our customers.
- Pre-finished interior walls: Reduce interior finishing costs by leaving the modern look of the Steel SIP wall panels free of drywall or any additional paneling. Or choose to incorporate both looks!
- No need for the added cost of exterior siding: The exterior side of Steel SIPs are also finished, with no additional siding needed, saving you time and money.
- An environmentally conscious choice: The steel SIP product we use has been acknowledge by LEED for sustainable methods and processes.
- High-quality products: SIPs come with varying quality levels and types of insulation. The steel SIPs we choose to use have a core material which is a fibre-free PIR foam, known as a high-quality and eco-friendly choice because of its manufacturing processes. In addition, we take great care to ensure suppliers and vendors operate with similar quality standards.
Size: 280 sqft and Up
Ceiling Height: 10 feet
Capacity: 1-2 people +
Bedrooms: Bachelor and 1-Bedroom +
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bachelor and One Bedroom designs available — customizable to meet your needs!
- Steel SIP exterior walls and roof panels are available in many colours— saving time and money on exterior cladding such as shingles and siding.
- Pre-assembled in a factory, and completed on site
- Interior finishings are customizable to your tastes
- Windows and doors with trim included
- Custom-designed kitchen cabinets and counters
- High-quality, bathroom and kitchen fixtures
- Ample windows, allowing for plenty of natural light
- Insulation Values:
- Exterior wall Steel SIPs: R-27
- Roof Steel SIPs: R-35.49
INCLUSIONS:
- Heating and Cooling system with HRV unit
- Plumbing and Water Lines prepared and ready for hookup to your services
- 100 amp electrical panel with increased size as needed
- Engineer-stamped set of drawings
