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 Modular FAQ What is a Modular Home?
A modular home is constructed in sectional units and placed together by a builder on your lot for the final finish of your custom built personalized home. Simply put, the use of modular construction yields a cost effective, highly efficient, and highly controlled method for building.
Tell Me About The Modular Construction Process?
The building process begins with the use of state of the art Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software to produce customized floor plans, construction drawings, and material lists. Once the plans are finalized with you, the building process begins. The construction of homes being built in your neighborhood is not all that different from the construction of your modular home. The quality materials and care for detail, and the same building codes and standards are observed. In fact, we take pride in exceeding many of the state and local coding requirements.
How Long Does The Building Process Take?
Speed and consistent quality are two of the many advantages for choosing modular housing. Once the manufacturing process is complete, typically with interior finish right down to carpets and wall finish, the unit must then be transported to your lot and placed on the foundation. Final completion 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 are the Differences Between a "Modular Home" and a "Manufactured Home"?
"Manufactured homes," often referred to as mobile homes or trailers, represent an entirely different type of building system than modular homes and are constructed to a different building standard. This standard, the Federal Construction Safety Standards Act (HUD/CODE), unlike conventional building codes, requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a non-removable steel chassis. Also, “Manufactured homes” depreciate in value, while based off environmental factor and location, many “Modular homes” just as Site Built homes appreciate in value. Numerous communities in the past have had 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 codes.
How Can I Tell If a Home Is a Modular Home?
You can't, unless you were there when the home was delivered. Modular homes look like any other home. Today's building technology enables The Builder to create almost any style of home from a simple ranch to extravagant Mountain Chalets. From inside to out, you will be amazed at your inability to see the difference between a site built home and a modular home, until you look at the overall quality, efficiency, and many times the final cost.
Can I Design My Own Modular Home?
Yes! We work with you in design flexibility, but have many prestige designs to choose, with your touch of customization to make the home all your own. Only you know what your true dream house would look like. We can build practically any home design as a modular, from a cozy bungalow to a modular mansion. Bring your own plan, a photograph, or even a rough sketch of your dream house design. Begin by reviewing our large catalog of homes and then let your imagination and budget combine to design your new home.
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 starts with modern factory assembly line techniques. Your home moves through sectional phases on the main floor, with all the professional building trades represented. Work is never delayed by weather, un-skilled labors, subcontractor no-shows or missing materials. A quality control process provides 100% assurance that your home has been inspected for code compliance and workmanship. They are precision engineered homes using high quality materials for a lifetime of trouble-free structural durability. In-plant inspectors along with independent inspection agencies inspect the home on behalf of your state and local government. Also, the key to a good home is always a good foundation. Factory built modular homes start off square in the factory and maintain that dimension throughout the building process. Your new home can be set with assurance that the squaring of the home, and quality of the build will give you many years of carefree enjoyment in your new home.
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. This is achieved through the building system efficient methods and bulk material purchase savings passed to you the home owner. Plus you will keep saving money year after year, as your energy efficient home keeps your heating and cooling bills low.
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