FAQ

Yes, we have a small display at our office located in Darra, Brisbane. Please contact us to to make an appointment. We occasionally have cribs to view in Brisbane before they get transported to their new homes. Please contact us to see what we currently have on display.

To keep our Cribs affordable, we take advantage of the economies of scale that come from creating cribs to consistent specifications. Our production line is streamlined by our ability to build several homes at any given time. 

One-off designs require new research and development, extensive internal and external plans, engineering certificates, and smaller amounts of unique materials – all of which increase the price and slow down the manufacturing process. 

For these reasons, we recommend using pre-designed floor plans listed on our website, or options sent directly to you. If you are enquiring on a custom build, please keep this in mind when customising your design. 

The benefit of Urban Cribs is that they are beautiful, versatile and easily transportable with simple installation. Each Crib comes complete with all internal fittings, and optional upgrades so you home is ready to move in as soon as its installed!

Our Cribs are a cost-effective and affordable housing solution, with almost no impact on the environment. 

Fire, Cyclone & Seismic resilient.

Our Cribs come pre-assembled and just need to be installed on your site. Typically, kit homes are materials supplied with a plan which you will still need to assemble and fit out.

Each of our Cribs is assembled from a steel frame with no structural timber in the construction, which makes them termite resistant. (NOTE: Owners must do their own inspections or engage a professional to check for breaches) 

Our ‘Standard’ external cladding is created from high-quality fibre cement sheeting or planking, design specific.

No – but like all homes, your Crib should be allowed to ‘breathe’, through ventilation or mechanical extractors.

Condensation is caused when water vapour comes into contact with cold surfaces and condenses to form dampness or water droplets. Many things can contribute to the amount of water vapour in a home. It can be produced by appliances such as clothes dryers, and even by people breathing. Condensation can be a problem in any building, particularly in modern buildings that are built to minimise energy wastage so are better insulated and more airtight. 

The level of humidity in your Crib will also depend on the climate. Warm air holds more water vapour than cool air, so condensation is more common in cooler climates when homes are internally heated. If you are putting your home in a cool climate you may need to install a de-humidifier, reverse cycle air-conditioner, or may require a larger energy recovery system.

Absolutely, our team have the expertise to build the cribs to BAL-29 and BAL-40 if required. However, this will be an added cost and must be discussed with our team prior to production. 

Yes, all our Cribs are insulated, which may reduce the need for heating and cooling depending on the climate you live in. We use Rockwool batts in the walls and ceiling. All the windows are double glazed, which minimises heat loss and transfer.

Our homes are produced in our Australian-owned factory in Southern China. Our own Australian tradespeople work alongside our factory staff, managing projects that are shipped all over the world.

Yes, we encourage all modular home installation to use stump footings to allow breathable space underneath the units. This also makes maintenance easier as connections are typically under the unit.

To keep the modulars affordable, 2.4m is the standard ceiling height. 2.7m is possible with ‘break cargo’ however this will be a much more expensive option.