| With the home building industry leaning more and | | | | be 6 to 12 months long. |
| more towards the "Green" movement I would like to | | | | Now imagine how many dollars can be saved if the |
| put my 2 cents worth in about a building system that | | | | time of construction is cut in half! You can save |
| I think is an excellent example of "Green Building" | | | | thousands of dollars in interest because modular |
| Modular Homes | | | | homes can be completed in as few as 45 days from |
| Below are some of the reasons you may want to | | | | the time the house is set on the foundation. |
| consider when deciding on whether or not you want | | | | Reduced Moisture - Less Mold or Mildew |
| to build with this system. | | | | Because modular homes are built in a |
| Warranty | | | | climate-controlled environment, there is less moisture, |
| Many manufacturers of modular homes offer | | | | no rain or weather to delay construction, and less |
| extensive warranties against structural defects. Many | | | | dampness. Mold and mildew have little opportunity to |
| longer than the standard industry of only one year. | | | | grow in your new home. For sensitive families, this |
| Multiple Inspections | | | | means you'll have a healthier, more allergy resistant |
| Modular Homes are built to conform to the Uniform | | | | home. |
| Dwelling Code, and comply with Local requirements | | | | Durability - Built To Travel |
| of the state and county to which they'll be delivered | | | | Modular Homes are generally transported several |
| - just like other homes being "stick built" anywhere in | | | | hundred miles from the factory to the final |
| the state. Modular Homes however, have a distinct | | | | construction site. With that in mind, the Modular |
| advantage of being inspected many times before | | | | Home manufacturer designs durability into every |
| you ever take occupancy. | | | | home during construction, to insure that the house |
| The first inspection occurs with the production | | | | can withstand the rigors of transportation. |
| supervisor on the production line. The second | | | | That includes use of not just one, but typically two |
| inspection is performed in accordance with an | | | | rim joists, engineered flooring systems, sub floors |
| independent Third Party Inspector at the | | | | that are glued and nailed, tongue and groove sub |
| manufacturer's facility. Lastly, the local building | | | | floors for more stable floors, exterior sheathing is |
| inspector in your own municipality inspects the home. | | | | glued and nailed, thicker 5/8" gypsum wall board is |
| "Stick built" homes are only inspected once, on site, | | | | used on all ceilings, interior walls are 16" on center |
| by the local building authority. | | | | (not 24" on center like others), top and bottom |
| Faster Completion | | | | plates of exterior walls and studs are 2x6 lumber. |
| Modular homes can be built faster because most of | | | | Additional straps and bracing are used during |
| the work - including most plumbing and electrical work | | | | transport to further insure a high quality product is |
| is completed at the factory. | | | | delivered to the construction site. The home is |
| The wallboard, cabinets, doors, windows and bath | | | | sturdier, stronger and more durable than a |
| fixtures are in place when the home arrives at your | | | | comparable "stick built" home. |
| site. That means savings of time once the house is | | | | Economy - Less Waste Of Materials |
| set on your foundation. There are fewer contractors | | | | Drive past any construction site, and you'll see a |
| to manage, fewer people to complete the work, and | | | | dumpster filled to overflowing with scraps of |
| faster completion. | | | | wallboard, lumber, siding and roofing materials. The |
| Dollars are saved. | | | | homeowner pays for those items - and they are all |
| Scheduling is simplified. | | | | thrown away. |
| And ultimately only the plumber, electrician, carpenter | | | | With modular homes, there is less material waste, |
| crew and HVAC contractor need to perform any site | | | | because the lumber that is cut off during the |
| work once the house is set. | | | | construction of one house, can be used during the |
| Interest Savings - Time is Money | | | | construction of the next house coming down the |
| With a construction loan, as with any mortgage loan, | | | | production line. |
| the first payments are predominantly interest. A | | | | That results in savings to you, the homeowner. |
| typical construction loan for a "stick built" home can | | | | |