CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS A PRADU?
The term “PRADU” is an acronym for a type of residential dwelling and is part of the ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) family. PRADU stands for Permit- Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit, and as you will learn later in the book, the introduction of PRADUs to the ADU construction landscape is already proving to be a remarkable gamechanger. The Steel Frame ADU Revolution As you may have recently become aware, a revolution is taking place involving steel frame ADUs. Why? Because prior to the introduction of steel frames, the term “affordable” was debatable, as traditional construction methods and materials are affordable only at a certain level, below which there has to be a sacrifice in quality, not just in terms of construction but also in terms of materials used. Instead of “affordable,” think “cheap,” which invariably brings with it its own unique set of post-construction problems. Here at FrameUpNow (FUN), we have been at the forefront of this revolution in steel-frame homes, providing steel frames for ADUs across the USA and beyond, offering more than 400 ADU designs and multiple finishes. We are as keen to champion the PRADU as much as we have steel frame ADUs as a new concept, as we are aware of how much easier this makes housebuilding, especially for those of you who are not familiar with all that is involved. In this opening chapter, we will summarize the attractions of ADUs and PRADUs as a means of introduction to those of you who are not yet familiar with these high-quality yet extremely cost-effective affordable dwellings. What is an ADU? If you have not come across the term before, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a residential accommodation, either in the form of an attached extension to the main property, a garage conversion, or a separate dwelling within the existing plot of a principal property. In other words, an ADU is an ancillary dwelling built on the site of an existing dwelling.
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