Franklin Homes has been under the same management since producing their first home in May of 1969. It is a full service manufacturing company. That means they design, assemble, deliver, and offer factory service to home buyers through service technicians that are sent from the factory. Franklin Homes does not sell direct to the public but through licensed and authorized dealers. They began production in a small building covering 40,000 square feet. They expanded the size of the plant until 1985. During the winter of 1985, a freak ice storm collapsed the main plant building. Then Franklin moved down the road to Phil Campbell, AL, where production continued until the plant was built back on the original property. Their current plant has the best and most modern equipment available according to a company spokesperson.
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Home Book Resources Popular Buying Guides for
Modular Homebuyers
When trying to select a modular home the
first place to start is at the factory level. Knowing which factories
deliver to your area is the first step in understanding your options.
The second and most important step is determining how the factories
compare to each other in the areas of: Quality Construction,
Design/Style, Appraised Value and Price.
The manufactured housing industry has made some serious
improvements in recent years regarding quality construction and
residential appeal. With modern day technology and assembly line
techniques, the industry is overcoming the misconception that
manufactured homes are poorly built and don’t measure up to stick-built
homes.
Knowing your financing options is the first step to
securing a good deal. We have spoken with hundreds of modular home
lenders and Mr. Eaton the author has gone through the process himself.
Learn from his insight and you can avoid some common mistakes people
make when financing their home.
On average 80% of homebuyers pay too much for their
modular home. Not surprising with all the choices one must make from
negotiating with your builder to purchasing property and
site-improvements. This resource will reveal important negotiating
secrets and dealer profit margins that will give you an edge when
negotiating with your builder.
Most modular home builders have display models for
potential home buyers to walk through. These models are professionally
decorated to impress buyers with elaborate decorations, elegant
furniture and dazzling floorplans. Aesthetics are important but would
you purchase a modular home based on looks and compromise structural
integrity? Don’t be fooled by appearances and miss what really matters;
“Quality Construction.”
Systems Built Home The American dream of owning a home still prevails and the systems built housing industry is experiencing tremendous growth. More and more home buyers are becoming aware of the advantages of owning a manufactured home. With modern day technology and assembly line techniques the industry is overcoming the misconception that, factory made homes are poorly built and do not measure up to stick built homes.
Modular Homes are Superior Drywall is often glued and screwed to wall studs and triple headers are used over window openings and around stairwells to withstand the stresses of transportation and being picked up by a crane.
Arkansas Modular Homes A manufactured home is built entirely in the factory under a federal building code administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD and is classified as a Manufactured Home. These homes are constructed to meet the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which has been in effect since June 15, 1976. The Federal standards regulate, manufactured housing design, construction, strength, durability, transportability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and quality. The HUD Code also sets performance standards for the heating, plumbing, air conditioning, thermal and electrical systems.
