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FOLDING Habitaflex
Habitaflex, a wholly owned subsidiary of Maisons Laprise, reknown Ca-
nadian quality prefabricated home manufacturer since 1989, is proud
to present its Folding and Transportable Quick Building Solution.

Born from the challenge of pre-building a cost-effective, compact and

transport-friendly building solution, Habitaflex caters for todays emer-
ging demographic and lifestyle needs in terms of accomodation and
proposes quick and easy on-site installation without the lengthy tradi-
tional construction times. You can now fastrack your installations!

Habitaflex can be up and running in a few hours only without the need
for specialized labour. No foundation required. Habitaflex can be de-
ployed virtually effortlessly and, in no time, reveals a complete and
comfortable living quarter. Plumbing and electricity are fully integrated
in the wall cavities so you can be operational and occupy this unit the
very same day of its installation. Quick-connect just like plug-&-play.
Discover how Habitaflex can help solve residential, recreational and
multi-segment applications with a modern genre of liveability.
The very first Habitaflex was exported to Poland in 1999. Since then, many Habitaflex have found
their way to Europe, America, Africa as well as Australia. Habitaflex proposes a timely and much
sought-after quick building solution for todays realities and accommodations needs.
TRANSPORTABLE BY AIR, BY ROAD OR BY SEA
An entirely factory-built 40 (12m) self-contained ship-ready module concept, Habitaflex re-
defines the notion of prefabrication and transportation into one single innovation. Habitaflex
can be unfolded, mixed-&-matched, interconnected, transported, relocated, and more inte-
restingly, be exported easily and cost-effectively. Habitaflex folds ingeniously back into its
own internationally seafreight-approved container!

 EXPORTABLE
Canadian timber-frame home heritage and know-how is
readily accessible anywhere, everywhere and wherever you
what to go! One Habitaflex 40 (12m) container module ex-
pands into 769pi2 (72m2) of quality comfortable liveability.
Really worth contemplating next time you will be dreaming
your next lifestyle move or planning small or large scale re-
sidential/lifestyle projects. You could significantly lessen your
costs simply by eliminating lengthy construction delays and
on-site management costs. Moreover, the Habitaflex contai-
ner meets international shipping regulations, expands into
a quality living quarter and folds back when needs and cir-
cumstances change. A refreshing and cost-saving approach
Anywhere to small or large, temporary or semi-temporary living. Tem-
& Everywhere... porary with long-term potential!
 SUMMER

Enjoyable

40H1211
Natural Pine board interior finish (optional)
WINTER

Functional

40H1311 40H1311 40H1311

Grooved Oriented Strand Board (OSB) interior finish (Standard)
 SEASIDE
Delightful

40H1311 40H1311 40H1311

Natural Pine board interior finish (optional)
LAKESIDE
Comfortable

20H1211 20H1211 20H1211 40H1211

Plasterboard interior finish (optional) Natural Pine board interior finish (optional) Grooved Oriented Strand Board (OSB) interior finish (Standard)
 CHALET
Style

40H1311
Natural Pine board interior finish (optional)
CAMPING Style
 20 MODEL (6m)
20 model interior floor plans are supplied as shown below and cannot be modified

20H1211 20H2211

Standard windows Panoramic windows, optional extra Panoramic windows, optional extra
 40 MODEL (12m)
40 model interior floor plans are supplied as shown below and cannot be modified

40H1211 40H1311

Panoramic windows, optional extra Panoramic windows, optional extra Standard windows
 SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Plumbing:
- Heavy Duty Steel frame with Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL) - Fully integrated plumbing system
Crossbeams - Quick connect water inlet
- Sturdy Timber structure: - " (13 mm) PEX water lines
Kiln Dry - Heat Treated (KD HT) wood studs: - ABS drainage piping
. KD: 19% or less moisture content - 32" x 32" (813 x 813mm) One-Piece molded fiberglass shower tub1
. HT: Central part has reached 56C for at least 30 minutes - White steel bath tub & shower, with ceramic on contour walls2
for phytosanitary purposes, - White porcelain toilet with 1,6 USGL (6 liters) tank
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) structural components - White melamine bathroom vanity with acrylic sink
- Roof, Exterior walls & Floor built with Structural Insulated - 20" x 20" (508 x 508 mm) Stainless steel kitchen sink
Panels (SIP) - Durable faucets with chrome finish,
- High performance thermal insulation : - 10 USGL (38 liters) Fast heating hot water tank1
3 " (89mm) Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Type 1 - 40 USGL (151 liters) Fast heating hot water tank2
Chlorofluorocarbon-free & Hydro chlorofluorocarbon-free
(CFC-free & HCFC-free)
- " (13mm) Grooved rustic Select Plywood exterior siding
(Choice of colors)
- Pre-painted galvanized steel roofing (Choice of colors)
- Pre-fabricated folding interior partition walls for quick
and easy installation

1: In 20H1211 & 20H2211 Models

2: In 40H1211 & 40H1311 Models
 SPECIFICATIONS

Doors and Windows: Electricity:

- Durable White PVC sliding windows: - Fully integrated electrical system (120/240V 60Hz):
According to the CSA-CAN-A440-98 Standard Power, heating, lighting, ventilation
2" (51mm) rigid white PVC welded frame - CSA or ULC approved material and devices
White PVC welded sash with 3/16 (5mm) glass - 100 Amps Electric distribution panel
Removable fly screen with white PVC frame - Galvanized steel electric mast
- Hot galvanized steel entry door(s) insulated R-16 - One (1) Exterior electrical outlet underneath the floor
Approved by the Canadian Construction Materials - One (1) Electric Smoke detector
Center (CCMC No. 12864-L) - Two (2) Telephone & Cable outlets
Finger jointed pine frame with PVC covering - Electric baseboard heater(s) with integrated thermostat in every room
White anti-theft hinges - Electrical outlets in each room
Magnetic weather stripping - One (1) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electrical outlet
Adjustable sweep equipped with co-extruded PVC strips in the kitchen & one (1) in the bathroom
for greater water and air tightness - 50 CFM (24 L/s) Bathroom fan
Double sealed glass units - One (1) Washer / dryer outlet2
Anodized aluminum door sill - One (1) Electric range outlet
-180 CFM (83 L/s) Range hood fan when cupboards included*
Interior Finish:
- Ceiling & Walls : 7/16" (11mm) Grooved Rustic Oriented Strand Board *50 CFM (24 L/s) in 20H1211 Model
(OSB) panels, (Other options available)
- Wooden Floors: Stained & Varnished Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
with 24" x 24" (609x609mm) tiles design,
- Great quality cabinetry with melamine finish
(Choice of colors & handle designs)
-Durable & convenient stratified counter tops (Choice of colors)
 OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Construction: Interior Finish:

- Borate-treated Timber structure against xylophagous insects - Warm interior finish with natural pine boards
& decay fungi - Modern interior finish with Gypsum boards
- Far North Insulation: Standard EPS in the SIP panels substituted (Dry walling to be completed by customer after the deployment of Habitaflex)
by Neopor, a silver-grey EPS for greater thermal insulation value. - Knotty pine wood cupboards in lieu of melamine (choice of colors)
- Melamine or Knotty pine wood Kitchen Island for 40 (12m)
Doors and Windows: Housing models (choice of colors)
- Panoramic windows : Full size angled windows on the gable side wall
- 60" (1525 mm) White PVC sliding patio door Exterior Finish & Accessories:
- Double glazed sliding windows - Pre-cut & pre-painted plywood skirting boards*
According to the CSA-CAN-A440-98 Standard - Pre-fabricated gallery, staircase & porch modules to be assembled
3 " (83mm) rigid white PVC welded frame on site by customer (Available in Quebec - Canada only)*
White PVC welded sash with double thermos sealed pane - Decorative wood shutters painted in white for windows*
Removable fly screen with PVC frame, 7/16" (11mm) - Decorative wood mouldings painted in white around door(s) & windows*
Max. Air Leakage Rate : 0,55 m3/h * Note: Installation sold separately and avalaible
Water Leakage Test Pressure Differential : 300 Pa in the Province of Quebec only - Canada
Wind Load Resistance Test Pressure : 3,0 kPa
Camps:
Electricity: - Security system : Smoke & Heat detectors, manual stations, alarm
- Fully integrated European electrical system (220/230V 50Hz) - Enclosed walkways made of structural insulated panels (SIP)
with CE approved components and devices: Power, heating, lighting, to link between Habitaflex units
ventilation. (Other systems available upon request). - Sound insulated partitions/walls for dormitories
- 100 Amps Electric plug for Quick connection to an external - Sound insulated door with falling doorsill in dormitories
distribution/electrical panel or generator
- 200 Amps Electric distribution panel
- Heat Recovery Ventilator system (HRV)
- 500 CFM (240L/s) Range hood fan
- Additional cable and telephone outlet(s)
- Air conditioning system
 OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Transport et installation:

- Opening Mechanism: Patented mechanism for deploying - Delivery to the site: For the Province of Quebec and adjacent
Habitaflex. Compatible with all models and designed for areas, the calculation is based on the distance from the
unlimited use. Can be activated using an electric drill Habitaflex plant in Montmagny (Quebec, Canada) to the site
or a crank handle of delivery. For delivery elsewhere in the world, please contact
Habitaflex.
- Lifting Beams: Steel structure used to secure Habitaflex
for road transport and handling with a crane. Note: This - Unloading by crane: Six (6) hours crane rental including
item is not required when using the Container system crane traveling time to site (Valid for the province of Quebec
only (For delivery to other regions of the world, please contact
- Container System: Seaworthy & Railway certified system Habitaflex).
made of two (2) corrugated steel panels and brackets,
including a Convention for Safe Container (CSC) plate and - Installation service: Includes the loan of the opening mecha-
a certificate valid for 5 years (renewable) nism and the service of two (2) technicians for a period of six
(6) hours for the 20 (6m) models or eight (8) hours for the
- Adjustable Jacks: Sturdy telescopic stabilizer levers made 40 (12m) models within 200 kilometres of the Habitaflex plant.
of steel, adjustable from 16" to 30" (40cm to 75cm). (For installation in other regions of the world, please contact
Load capacity 7500lbs (3400 kg) per jack Habitaflex) Site preparation not included.

- Trailer for 20 (6m) Models: Custom made wheel system

fastened under the Habitaflex with lights and electric brakes
(Available in North America only)
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