Modular Homes

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Manufactured housing now accounts for more than one in every four new single-family homes sold each year. The modular building system uses assembly line efficiency to build a house without the structure being exposed to rigors of climate and weather. Mass buying of material, assembly line efficiency and a climate controlled atmosphere results in a superior product for less money.

Modular homes are constructed to the same building codes required by your state, county and specific locality using the same quality materials as site-built homes. The major difference is that modular homes are built in a factory and delivered in modules.

Accessories

Manufactured homes now offer almost every special feature and amenity found in site-built homes. Many customized features can be added onto your modular home:

Customized fireplaces and hearths
Upgraded carpets and pads
Increased roof load construction
Detachable hitches
Upgraded appliances and dishwashers
Skylights
Rounded drywall corners throughout including windows
Upgraded light fixtures

Price

Manufactured home prices range from entry-level to luxury. By deciding what you want and working with your builder in advance, you can determine how much you can spend on a house, and focus your search within that price range. Most modular homes are 90% complete when they are shipped from the factory to the building site. You know the exact cost for the modular unit in advance, even when the home is customized.

-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic