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 The Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Modular Homes and Prefab Homes1. Are Modular Homes and Manufactured Homes The Same? No. Modular homesare constructed to the same state building codes as site built homes and should not be restricted by building or zoning regulations. Keep in mind that your new modular home is inspected at the factory during each phase of construction and an independent third party inspection agency approves each home before it is delivered to the home site. Manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, are constructed to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code.
Today’s modular systems are models of efficiency and quality. The building process begins at the design phase using state of the art Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems to create your floor plan. In-house engineering departments eliminate the need for costly outside engineering firms. Once you have approved your plans, third party approved plans are supplied for a building permit application. Once designed, the building process begins. Quality assurance is a constant process from every area of the factory ensuring the finest construction. Quality materials, care for details and the same building codes and standards of site-built homes are observed. Efficiency begins with modern factory assembly line techniques. Work is normally not delayed by weather, sub-contractor no shows or missing materials. Once the modules have been constructed at the factory they are ready to be delivered and set. Trucks deliver modules to the site where they are lifted by a crane and placed onto the permanent foundation. An experienced “set crew” will put the modules together on the foundation. Your local builder will do final finish work so you can move in.
6. What Is A Building System or System Built? A Building System or System Built is a highly engineered method of producing buildings or building components in an efficient and cost effective manner. The use of building systems is common in many different types of residential, multifamily and commercial construction. A modular home is the culmination of one type of building system. Modular homesare constructed in segments (called “modules”) in a climate – controlled factory by skilled craftsmen using precise machinery and methods. When these modules come together on your building site and the final finishing touches are completed by your local builder, those modules become a home for you and your family.7. I Hear A lot About “Green” Building. Are Modular Homes Green? Green Building is the practice of using sustainable materials and design in new construction. Yes, modular homesare by their very nature, green. Assembly in an enclosed indoor environment contributes to reduced waste of material at the factory and the job site, lessens the environmental impact on the land and the community where the house is being delivered and allows for a tighter built structure to maximize energy efficiency – all of which are key components to green building standards. In addition, Simplex has a dedicated department that works to recycle material byproduct returning it to the construction process thus reducing the amount of trash that is put into our landfills. For more information, visit www.nahb.org/greenbuilding.8. Is Financing A Modular Home Different Than Financing A Site-Built Home? There is no distinction between modular and site-built homes as far as appraisal or financing. Banks and lending institutions treat both types of construction the same. Likewise, there is no difference in insuring the modular property. |
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