1. Financing
Lenders have come a long way in their
understanding and knowledge of the benefits and quality
of modular home construction. Many lenders, now current
on system built home’s unsurpassed quality and lower
cost of home ownership sees the benefits of lending for
these homes. In fact, there are many lenders who focus exclusively
on mortgages for modular homes.
2. Site and Floor Plan Selection
Modular
homes can be built on virtually any site, using any
of the available system built building plans, according
to the customer’s needs and requirements. With system
built construction, the possibilities are endless. Most
house plans designed for traditional construction can be
adapted for use in modular home construction.
3. Site Preparation and Factory
Modular Construction
As the building process begins in the
factory, lot preparation can start simultaneously with construction,
thus reducing time and labor cost in the overall process.
The property itself is less disturbed and damaged from extended,
daily wear and tear from equipment and laborers. In the
factory, great attention and detail is given to the strength
and layout of the floor system since it will bear the load
of the rest of the home. Wall panels are constructed next,
followed by the installation of electrical, plumbing and
HVAC systems. Once this is complete, the entire home is
sealed thoroughly in all nooks and spaces, and the wall
cavity is insulated. The interior sheet rock is hung, while
exterior sheathing is placed on the outside of the home,
along with the roofing and finished siding. As these steps
are taking place in this order, other crews are working
on installing doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures and floor
coverings. Talk with Modular Home Dealers about these items.
As an added measure, a weatherproof material is wrapped
completely around the home in preparation for transport
to the home site.
4. Benefits of Modular Construction
Cost
- Savings in materials purchased by
the modular home factory in huge quantities, shipped directly
from suppliers.
- Maximum efficiency in labor use, adding
more savings.
- Overall reduced time of construction
from beginning to end.
Quality
- Highest standards in strength and
energy efficiency due to the extra girding and sealing
for transport.
- 20%-30% more lumbar used in modular
home construction.
- System built
construction uses glue, as well as nails in putting components
together.
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