Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Detachable Modular House

Detachable modular homes are designed for fast deployment, relocation, and long-term use. With proper preparation and precise assembly, they provide durable and cost-effective living or work spaces.

This guide covers the full installation process from site preparation to final panel sealing.

1. Perform Pre-Installation Checks

Before beginning construction, verify site conditions, materials, tools, and documents.

Checklist:

• Confirm foundation level, diagonals, and anchor layout

• Count columns, beams, wall/roof panels, trims, and anchors

• Prepare high-strength bolts and sealing materials

• Inspect tools (torque wrench, impact driver, PPE, lifting slings)

• Have drawings, torque tables, and a 4-person crew ready

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“Best Foundation Types for Modular & Container Homes“

2. Fix Modules via Preset Connection Points

Place the base frame onto the foundation and check alignment.

Steps:

1. Set base frame on leveled foundation

2. Insert columns into preset holes

3. Add temporary bracing

4. Check diagonals & adjust alignment

5. Lightly tighten bolts (final torque later)

Light tightening allows adjustments before structural locking.

3. Connect the Frame with High-Strength Bolts

Once modules are aligned, install top beams and tighten bolts.

Steps:

• Install beams and align with base frame

• Insert high-strength bolts

• Tighten to specified torque

• Record torque readings

• Add reinforcements before cutting openings

• Use certified connectors for stacking units

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4. Install Wall & Roof Panels

Panels form the building’s structure and weather resistance.

Steps:

1. Install wall panels from corners outward

2. Apply butyl tape + sealing washers at joints

3. Fasten panels using clip locks

4. Install roof panels along drainage direction

5. Add ridge, eave, and corner trims

6. Hose test for leak inspection

Seal all gaps to prevent water entry.

5. Final Safety & Functional Checks

Before handover, verify:

• Bolt torque meets specifications

• All joints are sealed and weather-proof

• Anchors resist uplift and sliding

• Electrical systems are grounded

• Doors and windows operate properly

 Conclusion

Proper installation ensures structural safety, longer lifespan, and easy future relocation. With the right tools, sealing methods, and torque standards, detachable houses can be deployed quickly and safely across various environments.