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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Modular Homes
1. What is a Building System? Simply put, a building system is a highly engineered method of producing components in an efficient and cost effective manner. The use of building systems is common in many different types of residential and commercial construction. A modular home is the culmination of one type of building system. Modular homes actually begin as components; designed, engineered and assembled in the controlled environment of a modern factory sometimes hundreds of miles away from their final destinations. When these components come together on your building site and the final finish is completed by your builder, the separate pieces become a home for you and your family. 2. Tell me more about the modular
home construction process. Today's modular systems are models of efficiency and quality assurance. The building process begins at the design phase. Most modular producers use state-of-the-art computer assisted design stations 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. So what's the difference? Efficiency and quality control! Efficiency begins with modern factory assembly line techniques. Your home travels to workstations, with all the building traits represented. Work is never delayed by weather, subcontractor no-shows, or missing material. Quality engineering and modular construction techniques sufficiently 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 inspectrs as well as independent inspection agencies inspect the home on behalf of your state and local government. 3. How long does it take to build a modular home? Speed and consistent quality are two of the many advantages for choosing modular components for your new home. On the average, a home consisting of two modules will be factory produced in six or seven days. Once the manufacturing process is complete, typically with interior finish right down to carpets and wall finish, the unit must be transferred to the building site and placed on its 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 four to six weeks. 4. I get confused when I see the terms "Manufactured Home" and "Modular Home". What's the difference? Manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, are another type of building system, 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 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 national building code,
required by 5. What do modular homes look like? Modular homes look like any other home. Today's building technology has allowed modular manufacturers to build 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. 6. Can I design my own home instead of using a modular manufacturer's standard plan? 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. 7. I know that modular homes are built to the same codes as site-built homes, but is financing any different? 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.
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