Part 1 of 2: Why Build A Modular Home?
Alot of people always ask, “Why should I build a modular home, and why should I build a modular with your company?”, its a great question - and one that everyone should ask whenever they are buying anything - especially a house. Well i’m going to explain that answer - in two parts.
Part 1 will answer why should I build a modular? I’ll answer Part 2 in my next post.
Modular Construction has been around for decades, yet only has caught on in the past 10 years or so, since technological advances have enabled the manufacturers to build completely custom homes with floor plan designs and amenities that rival site-built homes. Some people still consider Modular Homes “trailers” or “manufactuered homes” or “throw-away homes” and to be honest - Modular Homes are anything but those types of homes. The only thing they have in common with trailers and manufactured homes is Modulars are built in a factory, and travel to their final destination on the back of a truck, thats where the similarity ends. In addition, disputing the idea that Modular Homes are “throw-away homes” - Modular Homes are usually built better than most site-built homes today.
Speed:
- Construction is completed in 1/3 the time of site-built homes
- Construction of the home can occur while the foundation is being built
- House arrives in one piece, no waiting for certain materials or work crews to be free from other jobs
Affordability
- Controlled factory environment ensures guaranteed fixed pricing and no costly overruns
- Reduced on-site manpower
- Lower labor rates
- Minimal waste
- Minimal debris clean-up cost
- Less interest on construction loan
- Minimum of 15-30% cost savings
Exceptional Quality Control
- Modular Home passes numerous internal and third-party building inspections at all phases of production
- Home meets or exceed all federal, state or local regulations
- Tight quality control by manufacturer ensures safe and secure structures
Superior Materials and Manufacturing
- High-quality name brand materials used for construction (Moen, Anderson, Shaw, CertainTeed, American Standard, Merillat, Therma-Tru)
- Modular units are safely housed and assembled in climate-controlled factory
- Materials never subject to inclement weather, natural elements, vandalism or pilferage
- Homes delivered 85% complete, and erected onsite in hours
Durability
- Modular homes are built to last
- Withstands tramsportation to building site at speeds of up to 65mph (gale force winds) and crane lift onto foundation (earthquake conditions)
- Constructed with 30% more lumber, more glue and more nails than site-built home
- Unquestionably stronger than conventional stick-built homes
Outstanding Long-Term Value
- Endurance
- Reliability
- Minimal upkeep
- Longer life cycles
- Great return on buyer’s investment
Flexibility and Choice
- We offer vast range of choices for exterior treatments, customized interior features and accessories
- Large variety of house styles
- Custom designs or modified architectural plans
- Homes for all budgets and lifestyles
So there it is - why building a Modular Home is a great idea, and a sound investment.
Check back soon for Part 2: Why Build with The Modular Home Group
Let me know if you have any comments or questions by emailing me at andrew (at) modularhomegroup (dot) com
Add comment March 22nd, 2007