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Questions
and Answers
What
is a modular?
How
are modulars built?
How
long does the building process take?
What
is the difference between a "Modular Home" and a
"Manufactured Home"?
What
does a Modular look like?
Is
a Modular home better than a site built home?
Will
there be a problem to finance a modular?
What
does a modular cost?
What
is a modular?
Modulars are strategically engineered homes. They are built
in mult-sections inside an enclosed controlled-climate environment
and put together on site.
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How
are modulars built?
Modulars begin with design ideas computed by the most
advanced programs available in the industry. Customized
plans
are available which include the floor plan as well as the
material specifications used. Once the drawn plans are approved
the construction can begin. The same local and state building
codes are enforced in modulars as site-built homes. Today's
modulars are more energy efficient and quality-built than
ever.
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How
long does the building process take?
On average a two to four section home will be built in the
factory within a couple of weeks. Once the home is constructed,
it is ready to be transported to the building site. Finally,
the completion of the home becomes the builder's responsibility.
Typically the final completion with good weather conditions
will take on average 30-45 days.
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What
is the difference between a "Modular Home" and a
"Manufactured Home"?
Manufactured homes are often referred to as mobile homes.
They are built to different building codes called HUD Code,
which must be built on a non-removable chassis. Modulars,
however, are built to the same codes required for site-built
homes.
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What
does a Modular look like?
Modular homes look like any other home. Today's technology
allows us to customize from a simple to a highly complex
plan.
Modulars are not only homes; they are townhouses, duplexes,
commercial and retail offices such as banks, schools, hotels,
and office buildings.
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Is
a Modular home better than a site built home?
The answer is obviously based on opinion; however, here are
some points to be aware of. A modular home provides assurance
that the home has not been affected by weather conditions
because it is built in a controlled-climate environment.
Numerous
quality control stations are set up to inspect each step
of construction. Top quality materials are used with no
substitutions.
All construction is built to or above state and local building
codes. Be aware that a smaller modular is not always a better
bargain than a larger one as in site-built homes. As the
home size is increased the modular gains in cost efficiency.
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Will
there be a problem to finance a modular?
There is no separation between modulars and site built homes
as far as finance companies are concerned. They are equally
appraised and financed. Resale value increases more for modulars
that site built homes. This is due to the fact that over
the years a site-built home will begin to show any defects
in workmanship. A modular has less maintenance.
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What
does a modular cost?
If you look at the big picture a modular offers more savings.
The price is generally cheaper due to manufacturers buying
their material in bulk. This allows them to pass the savings
on to the buyer. Don't expect an unrealistic discount however.
When you choose a modular you are choosing quality and swift
completion. Savings in heating and cooling expense also add
to the benefit of a modular due to energy efficient construction.
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