Oxford Homes opened a manufactured housing plant on a 16.73 acre site in 1977. Since that time they have built over 7,000 single family residences. Their current manufacturing facility is 44,000 square feet and has the capability of producing state certified modular single and multi family residences plus commercial projects. Oxford Homes prides themselves on using the highest quality construction materials and components, purchased primarily in Maine and New England; minimizing transportation costs, and adding value to the finished product. “Over 75 percent of the raw materials and OEM products used by Oxford Homes actually come from Maine. Examples of this are the privately licensed Maine Bearicade Windows, which are manufactured exclusively for Oxford Homes by Waterville Window Company; and Olde New England cabinets by Just Cabinets, Inc. from Fryeburg, Maine. In addition to the regional components, Oxford Homes utilizes top quality, nationally recognized name brand products, such as the following: Certainteed, Congoleum, Frigidaire, Delta, Formica, Shaw, Cutler Hammer, Therma Tru, Stanley, Yale, Mansfield, Universal Rundle, etc”.
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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.”
Modular Homes Construction The manufactured housing idea is not new. Sears Roebuck offered a prefabricated modern home in their spring 1908 general catalog, which was shipped by train. Sears sold around 100000 of these homes from 1908 to 1939. The use of production line techniques really kicked into high gear after World War II and made a sizable contribution to reducing the housing shortage at that time.
Systems Built Construction Sheetrock 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.
Modular Homes Wisconsin 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.
