Wall panelizing has to do with the framing of a home … usually in new construction. Panelized walls can be used in a home addition but the advantages are not as apparent unless the project is a major one like with a new home construction project. When building a home, framers typically will build one section at a time on the floor of the unbuilt home then tilt up the “panel” and nail it into place. This serves to speed up the process of framing while making it easier to build at the same time. Home companies, such as Kit and Packaged Home companies offer panelized walls when you order a home package from them. These framing panels already have door and window openings built right into them so that a lot of measuring and cutting is already done before the materials hit your building site! For DIY Owner Builders, panelized walls can be a real advantage. Journeymen framers on the other hand often prefer to build their own panels as they go. They feel that it’s faster than dealing with a stack of panels that have to be unloaded from a truck, inventoried, and moved into place before construction begins. So, if you’re a DIY Owner Builder and you want a packaged home, panelized walls can be a big advantage. Just be sure to deal with a reputable company with a good track record of quality as well as personal customer service.