Frequently Asked Questions
About Logic Kitchens
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our products and services.
Do kitchens ship with a finished floor?
No. Kitchen modules are shipped in two pieces. Most customers simply continue the living/dining flooring into their kitchen space (and between those modules).
What does “mass customized” kitchens mean?
Customers can control many finishes in their kitchens, but not every design decision that shapes the product. To keep costs low, LOGIC only ships kitchens at pre-set lengths, and with a limited catalog of appliances and cabinets. Customers can still select from a variety of materials and finishes within our pre-vetted supply chain.
About Logic Bathrooms
If these modules ship with a finished floor, do you have to step up to get into a bathroom?
No. Bathroom floors are designed to be thin: to equal the floor finish in the rest of a home. Any final height difference should be negligible across the door saddle.
How does the floor transition work, between a bathroom module and the rest of the home?
Like and change between floor materials, these is a small saddle. The modules ship with a handsome, pre-hung door. The door saddle’s material, finish, and height are up to the client and contractor.
Designing with Logic
What kind of projects are best for LOGIC modules?
LOGIC products can be added into multifamily housing (studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments), accessory dwelling units, and large enough home renovations.
Ideally, these modular products help developers realize economies of scale, where the same floor plan is repeated several times on a floor plate. This type of project will help our communities address the affordable housing crisis, and are a company focus.
At what stage of project design should designers contact LOGIC?
The earlier the better, to avoid design rework. Ideally, before a project matures through Design Development (DD).
What documentation does a designer (architects, interior designers, etc.) need?
LOGIC is always improving several types of technical documentation, including product drawings, Revit families, Installation instructions, and owners manuals. When major versions are published, they are posted to this website. Contact us for the latest versions if interested.
How do we coordinate LOGIC modules with fire rated assemblies?
No coordination is necessary. The modules do not participate in fire rated walls, floors, or ceilings. They slide next to (but do not touch) the architect’s 2-hour walls. The modules ship with pre-installed spacers to create their own utility chases.
Do LOGIC modules need special subfloor (or slab) conditions?
No. they are installed on a flat, level subfloor. All plumbing products drain sideways to a nearby chase.
How do we coordinate LOGIC modules with utility stacks?
The architect controls how utilities are delivered to the dwelling unit. From there, LOGIC provides a template (Revit / CAD / and physical) to describe where penetrations should be made for electric, plumbing, water, and venting. Modules are installed up against those templated connections
Building with Logic
At what stage should general contractors, or builders contact LOGIC?
he earlier the better, for the most planning efficiency.
1) If your project will be delivered with a traditional design/bid/build contract, contact LOGIC for product specifications to be included in bidding documents. All bidding contractors are welcomed to contact LOGIC to plan delivery, hoisting, and timeline issues.
2) If your project delivery is different (design/build, owner’s rep at risk, etc.), an earlier conversation with builders is appropriate.
Fast, well-organized construction is less costly. On most projects, it is best that owners and designers are already finalizing a module order before contractors are named.
I see big cost savings with using LOGIC products. But I can’t find a local contractor who has used off-site construction methods before. How do I work with contractors new to these modules?
LOGIC offers an all-in-one solution for ordering, production, delivery, and installation. We take the risk out of builders’ hands. Its exciting to partner with new contractors to make their projects go faster and with less churn.
What benefits do contractors see, when using LOGIC modules?
Off-site construction techniques help contractors build faster, more efficiently, and ultimately for more profit.
It’s more than just generating revenue faster. LOGIC modules specifically help contractors lower their own staffing costs. This, in turn, also lowers their own insurance costs (by eliminating labor and de-risking job) lowers their worker’s comp exposure, and lowers overall CCIP/OCIP.
LOGIC modules make administration easier, too. Our pre-finished, modules eliminate punch list management for whole sections of the building, reduce the contractor’s general conditions and even reduce a project’s financing costs and paperwork.
When should LOGIC modules be delivered to a building project?
While the building facade is being completed. They are delivered with a weather-wrap, and should be lifted in an open space on the exterior wall.
How are the modules moved around on the jobsite?
They are delivered on a flatbed truck. From the truck, they are lifted to the correct floor with a telehandler or crane. Then, LOGIC installers roll modules to their final position with palette jacks.
How many modules can be delivered and installed in a day?
Dozens, depending on site conditions and job preparedness.
How are the modules inspected?
In our factory, or on the job site. All utilities, penetrations, and connections are clearly visible from both the interior and exterior of the module. City, state, or third-party inspector are welcome at any time.
About Off-Site Construction
What is off-site construction? What’s the difference between manufactured, modular, and panelized?
Off-site construction is the process of manufacturing large parts of a building in a dedicated factory, and delivering them to a construction project for assembly. Labor shortages and logistical challenges are making building more expensive. Off-site construction is a strategy to drive down costs, while delivering higher quality buildings.
Manufactured buildings are complete buildings delivered whole (think single- and double-wide homes). Modular building products are 3D products that are “plugged in” to larger buildings (like Logic Kitchens and Bathrooms). Panelized building products are flat elements assembled on a pre-installed frame (like our friends at Unity Homes).
I am hearing about bathroom “pods” and other “modules?” Is there a difference?
There is no agreed-to difference between a “pod” and a “mod.” These are marketing terms of art.
The US modular construction industry is still in its infancy – unlike our friends in northern Europe who build up to 45% of housing with off-site technologies. As a result, the US industry is still setting its technical terminology. As legal definitions are carefully adopted, a similar precision around marketing terms will fall in place.