Prefabricated modular home
19.February, 2009
The kind destined to revolutionize
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Modular Homes? What brand of these homes have you brought? Would you do anything differently if you could?
18.February, 2009
Anyone ever heard of New Castle Homes in Harrisonville,MO? What good websites are there for these homes? And any advice about what to do while having one built? Like a to-do list for building (examples: digging a basement, water meter and lines, driveway costs….etc) HELP! PLEASE! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP!
There are many companies that make modular homes. as you probably know the quality is not as good as a stick built house, but they are ok. My advice to you would be to shop around and look for something that you like.
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Insulating a Mobile Home Water Heater
16.February, 2009
This footage shows measures taken to insulate a mobile home’s water heater through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization istance Program (WAP). This is one of many measures taken to make homes more energy efficient for low income households.
This is not a “how to” video. The measures taken in this footage should not be attempted without professional istance. (more)
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What is the difference in modular homes and manufactured homes?
16.February, 2009
Both are basically mobile homes.
The terms are interchangeable, Jim Walters is a big gun in this type building. Technically modular homes come in different models and you chose what you like. Mfg homes are really single wide or double wide mobile homes without wheels.
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A couple of questions about modular homes?
14.February, 2009
Are they built well? I have heard they are built really well nowadays. What about re-sell value? Would the home increase in value as much as another home? I have to admit when looking to buy a home and I see the word "modular home" I think lower quality. I would think other people would too.
What do you think?
A_kansan is closer than Pengy, but still a tiny bit off. There IS a difference between MODULAR and Manufactured:
A Manufactured home is, ALSO, built in sections, in a factory, has sustained no rain/wind/weather (as do ALL STICK built homes). A manufactured home has to pass the federal standards of housing manufacture (HUD), whereas the MODULAR MUST PASS BOTH Federal AND state, local, regional standards (which makes it 'Better built'). Used to be that one could tell the difference between and mod and man by looking beneath to see if the metal I-beams were in place; however, more mod's are being built WITH the metal I-beams for better stability. (the manufactured have a title, another difference).
Both mod's and man's are BETTER built; they are built w/2×6 exterior walls, higher grade insulation, under cover so mother nature never touches the bare interior wood. Would you rather spend $100 sf (average) to build a home that could be rained on a dozen times or more before you move in, takes 3+months to build, with 2×4 exterior walls (how many stick builts have you found with thicker walls???), or a better quality 'system built' home that can be put on your property and ready for move in 3 weeks and costs an average of $75 sf?
A lot of system built home builder's will allow you to make changes to their home plans. Making your home basically 'custom'. (Liberty Homes, built in Kansas, will allow you to).
The resell value is really due to the fact that most buyers don't request drywall interior upgrade. When you go to resell the home and a buyer looks at the cheap 'trailer' wall paneling, they're mind set is "70's trailer". If the buyer saw painted drywall, they wouldn't even know they were in a system built home, except on paper. So, yes, the resell value is less than that of a stick built home because of mindset of buyer's who don't know how well these homes ARE BUILT. But, we're winning over more and more people and we're going to give contractors a run for their money, some day. 
Manufactured homes can be single wide, double wide, triple wide, two story, cape cod, any number of configurations-so can modulars. They are all 'system built' homes.
The website, below, can answer more questions.
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Custom Modular Homes
13.February, 2009
Custom Modular Homes - www.ECDormer.comThe Modular Homes
13.February, 2009
Modular homes
Building a dream home with all the latest amenities and comfort is every manâs dream. But the time frame needed and the planning and decision making along with the high cost might turn you down. The latest trend in building technology relieves you of all the stress and anxiety associated with building you dream house. Modular homes have changed the whole scenario of home building and are hot selling today.
What is a modular home? How is it different from normal homes? Will the cost be too high? Will it be reliable and strong? These are the few questions that might run through your mind if you are still unaware of this new concept called modular homes. This type of home is different from mobile homes or pre-fab homes. It resembles much like a custom made house wherein you choose what you want and you are offered with innumerable options to choose from the house designs. Once decided the house is manufactured in a factory and delivered at your doorstep to be mounted on the permanent base.
Labor cost that might incur for hand crafting or designing a door or a window pane is highly minimized as the ready made doors of your choice is mass produced. The quality is maintained and the manufacturers of modular homes have a wide range of professional designers and architects to help you design your own home. These companies can also offer their services as per your budget limit. There is no chance of you spending more than what you can afford, which was unpredictable when you start building a proper home manually.
Getting a modular home is as easy as installing a new software in your computer. You just choose the options time frame, needs and budget and you have it delivered and installed in no time. Finally modular homes are built as per building codes pertaining to the state, nation or area you are in. less time, low cost, quality and energy saving capabilities has made modular homes a great success. Stop looking for a building contractor and stop saving for the rainy day. your dream will come true when you choose to make just a small click to accept a modular home.
Modular homes are the typically most suitable prefabricated homes often priced substantially lower cost-effective to builders and consumers in Canada.
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do modular homes come with full appliances ?
12.February, 2009
my parents are looking into a modular home….do they come with full appliances such as the tub sink toliet in the bathroom and then the cabinets and sink in the kitchen you know the whole deal? if anyone has bought one how much you spent in total? we want 3-4 bedroom two story house with 2-3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage
The short answer is yes. Modular homes usually come with all of items you mention since they are built in items. I think people make a huge mistake though, when they include appliances like a stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer in the financing of a new home. In effect, they are taking a mortgage (usually 30 years) loan on appliances that will not last nearly that long. They end up paying many times what the appliances are worth over the term of the loan, and will have to replace them in the meantime. In addition, the builders/manufacturers usually offer the cheapest appliances they can possibly find, which contributes to their short life. If at all possible, have them purchase their appliances seperately or bring their old ones with them to the new home. They will be many thousands of dollars ahead of the game in the long run.
Good luck with your parent's new home purchase.
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Nick saved $100k building a Modular Home
10.February, 2009
Visit http://www.zncustombuilding.com to learn more about why so many people are coming around to building Modular Homes. In this video, a ZN Custom Building client in Boston, Massachusetts talks about how he save over $100,000! Visit us at http://www.zncustombuilding.
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Any experiences with Modular homes?
10.February, 2009
We have been looking into modular homes, the type that comes in as one piece, not 2 pieces or a double wide. (One company we are looking at is Wardcraft.) My question is, has anyone had any experieces with these type of homes? We have been in a new one and it's nice and all but my question is has anyone had any experience in living in one for more than 5-10 years? I was just wondering how energy efficient they are, if there are any problems that have developed after a period of years. I guess I am just wondering all these things because the type and size we are looking at would be as much a stick built home and I don't want to invest that much into a modular home and then in 20 years have major problems. I know stick built homes can also have problems too. We'd have a basement under it for sure. I know they do usually come with the cheapest appliances and carpet possible. Can anyone give me any other suggestions or experiences with them?
I have a modular home. Bought it in 1998. Seems fine so far. I like it because it was built indoors and then assembled on my lot. Unlike stick built homes it has never been exposed to rain or moisture on the inside. It has sheet rock walls and has good insulation. It was made by North American Homes.
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