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modular home is highly engineered. It is constructed
in sections and put together by a builder on your
building site.Modular homes are designed, engineered
and built in a factory controlled environment.
How
Are Modular Homes Built?
The building process begins
at the design phase. Most modular producers use state
of the art computer aided design programs which aid
them in customizing floor plans and producing drawings
and material requirement lists. Once designed, the
building process begins. This process is similar to
what you've seen during the construction of houses
in your neighborhood. The quality materials and care
for detail, and the same building codes and standards
are observed. As you can see, today's modular homes
are models of efficiency and quality assurance.
How
Long Does The Building Process Take?
Speed and consistent quality
are two of the many advantages for choosing to choose
modular housing. On the average, a home consisting
of two sections will be built in the factory within
a couple of weeks. Once the manufacturing process
is complete, typically with interior finish right
down to carpets and wall finish, the unit must he
transported to your home site and placed on the foundation.
Final completion is usually handled by a local builder
or general contractor and includes connection of utilities
to the home, and a short list of finish work. Normally
the home is completed in two or three weeks.
What's
The Difference Between a "Modular Home"
and a "Manufactured Home"?
Manufactured homes, sometimes
referred to as mobile homes, are constructed to a
different building code. This code, the Federal Construction
Safety Standards Act (HUD/CODE), unlike conventional
building codes, requires manufactured homes to be
constructed on a non-removable steel chassis. Many
communities have restrictions on where manufactured
homes can be located. Modular and site-built homes
on the other hand, are constructed to the same building
code required by your state, county and specific locality
and therefore are not restricted by building or zoning
regulations. Your new modular home is inspected at
the assembly plant during each phase of construction.
Evidence of this inspection is normally shown by the
application of a State or inspection agency label
of approval.
What
Do Modular Homes Look Like?
Modular homes look like
any other home. Today's building technology has allowed
modular manufacturers to build most any style of home
from a simple ranch to a highly customized contemporary.
And, it doesn't stop with houses. Modular producers
are busy building banks, schools, office buildings,
motels and hotels. Chances are you've been in many
modular structures and probably never realized it.
Can
I Design My Own Modular Home?
Yes. Most modular companies
allow the customer complete design flexibility. But
remember every manufacturer is different. Engineering
capabilities and product specifications will vary
from company to company.
Is
A Modular Home Better Than A Site Built Home?
The decision is clear.
With a modular home you get efficiency and quality
control. Efficiency begins with modern factory assembly
line techniques. Your home travels to workstations,
with all the building trades represented. Work is
never delayed by weather, subcontractor no-shows or
missing material. Quality engineering and modular
construction techniques significantly increase the
energy efficiency of your modular home. A quality
control process provides 100% assurance that your
home has been inspected for code compliance and workmanship.
In-plant inspectors as well as independent inspection
agencies inspect the home on behalf of your state
& local government.
Are
Modular Homes Difficult To Finance or Insure?
There is no distinction
between modular and site built homes as far as appraisal
or financing. Banks and lending institutions treat
both types of construction the same. Likewise, there
is no difference in insuring the modular property.
What
Do Modular Homes Cost?
When you add up all the
labor, material and time savings inherent in the modular
building process, you will find that the price of
a modular home is generally lower than a site built
home of comparable size. Plus you will keep saving
money year after year, as your energy efficient home
keeps your heating and cooling bills low.
A
Review Of The Benefits Of Modular Construction.
- Highly Engineered
- Constructed In Climate
Controlled Environment
- Efficient Building Process
& Material Usage
- Energy Efficient
- In-Plant Inspections
- Consistent Quality
- Speed Of Construction
- Design Flexibility
- Constructed To Meet Or Exceed
Local Building Codes
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