More people are choosing to buy manufactured homes because they offer affordability, flexibility and energy-efficient savings that traditional homes do not offer.
What is a "modular home"? Modular homes are homes that are built in sections in factories and are assembled on-site.
In the factory, they are produced in a cost-efficient assembly line fashion and are then transported to the building site.
The benefit of this construction process is that homeowners can have a highly customizable home, usually for a much more affordable price.
The Building Process is Cost Efficient Modular homes are built in factories and benefit from the assembly line production process.
The factories are able to purchase bulk amounts of building supplies like lumber, sheet rock, carpet, paint, etc.
Due to the fact that they can buy in bulk, they end up paying much less for building supplies.
The factories can also maximize their manpower and other factory resources.
The cheaper manufacturing process results in savings for the homeowner.
Made of High Quality Materials Modular homes can be constructed using the latest developments in structural engineering and materials, so homeowners end up with homes built with high-quality materials.
Due to the fact that they must be transported to property sites, they are specifically designed to be structurally strong and are subject to quality control inspections throughout the construction process.
Simplifies Home Construction Having your own home built can be quite an undertaking, and many of the common stresses are eliminated when a homeowner chooses a modular home instead of a traditional home.
Manufactured homes are much easier to price.
It removes the dreaded nightmare of having a contractor demand more money before a home project can be finished due to "unexpected costs".
They are also much faster to assemble as well, so the risk of having a builder quit or disappear before the house is finished is much less.
Some modular home dealers also offer warranties.
Fast turnaround Unlike traditional homes, a typical modular house can be completed in around 6 weeks.
The fast turnaround time gives homeowners a chance to lock in an interest rate and be able to move into their home relatively quickly.
Lower Maintenance Costs Manufactured homes typically require much less in repair and upkeep costs because they are built with modern, high-quality materials that are designed to structurally sound.
They do not require the types of repairs and maintenance that older homes often require.
Greater Energy Efficiency Most modular homes are also built to meet energy efficiency standards, so homeowners get to pay lower energy and gas bills than most homeowners.
Flexible, customized design Perhaps the greatest benefit of a modular home over a traditional home is the flexibility and customized layout that are available for affordable prices.
A custom home can add a dramatic amount to building costs, but the nature of manufactured homes means that different sections can be fitted in multiple ways.
Most modular home manufacturers have many different design plans available.