Custom Homes - Modular Construction

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2011-02-22T07:14:00.000-08:00

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Manufactured VS Modular....Continued!

2011-02-14T13:58:00.001-08:00

Last month, we talked about some of the many differences between manufactured homes (a.k.a. mobile homes or trailers) and modular homes. When we started writing about it, we discovered there were so many key differences that it warranted two separate entries here on the Traba Homes blog

We discussed similarities between the two options (mainly that both are built in a factory) and how they differ in terms of building codes, value, appearance and inspection requirements. Here are a few more key points of differentiation:

•REFINANCING – Most manufactured homes aren’t placed on a permanent foundation. This makes them more difficult to refinance. Modular homes have a permanent foundation (and often a basement), making them as easy to refinance as a site-built home.

•RESTRICTIONS – Many communities have restrictions against manufactured housing while most communities allow modular homes. Those municipalities that still have restrictions on modular homes are often confused about the differences between the two housing options. (Don’t worry, the industry is working on clearing that up, too!)

•TRANSPORT – A manufactured home is built on a nonremovable steel chassis and transported to the home site on its own wheels. Modular homes are transported on a truck bed and placed on a solid foundation just like site-built home.

•CUSTOMIZATION – Manufactured homes typically arrive with interior options such as flooring, cabinetry, fixtures and appliances pre-installed. Modular homes allow homeowners to hire local contractors to install these options after the home arrives on-site or choose from a wide range of interior options to be installed while the modules are built.

•SIZE – Manufactured homes are typically smaller – often delivered in one to three pieces. Modular homes vary greatly in size and are often much larger than manufactured homes. Larger varieties, like a recent 3,300 square foot ranch style home built for one of the newest members of the Excel team, are delivered in as many as seven pieces – and sometimes more!

As you can see, modular homes and manufactured homes are actually very different, which makes it funny (sort of) that the two options are often confused. In reality, a modular home has more in common with a traditionally built home than it does with a manufactured home. The challenge for the modular home industry is getting more people to realize that fact.

Manufactured VS Modular.... Are they the same? Or different?

2011-01-25T11:01:00.001-08:00

NOPE, they are definitely different... Much different actually... Read on

Modular homes— are designed, built, permitted and inspected to the New York Building Code and must be installed on permanent foundations (e.g., poured footers, stem walls & poured piers or engineered slabs, just like site built homes) that are designed and built specifically for that home by a contractor licensed by the Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR). They are considered real property when installed on a permanent foundation, and insured as such.

Manufactured Homes— Sometimes referred to by the sales industry as Mobile Home or a Double Wide, are built to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards; are usually installed on temporary foundations (concrete pads, dry-stacked blocks and tie-downs); are usually not considered real property; and generally depreciate in value similar to an automobile. Insurance rates will generally be higher for mobile homes. Upon installation, a mobile home’s wheels and axles may be removed, but the integral chassis must stay in place.

what are modules?

2010-12-26T15:48:00.000-08:00

Modules can also be called sections that make up the complete home. Normally homes need between 2 and 4 modules but, depending on the size of the home, can require 6 or 8!! The module sections are brought to the site secured together like large puzzle pieces atop the foundation. Each section is connected to create the complete home. Although they come in section, once the house is built you won’t be able to tell how or where they were joined together. Once the modules are delivered the home can be completed and ready for move-in in as little as two weeks. The time to completion is one of the biggest benefits to building modular. A typical site built house that may take up to 8 months can be completed in as little as 8 weeks using modular construction.
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