Modular homes, a factory product, are built as different sections so that they can match with all state, local or regional building codes of where you wish to live. These sections are then transported to the home site where they are raised onto foundations and fixed there permanently.
Generally, modular homes are designed to be initially stronger than site-built homes for example by replacing nails with screws and adding glue to joints. This helps the modules to maintain their structural integrity as they are transported on trucks over major highways to the construction site. Even though the modular home is found to be stronger than a stick built home, it is hard to predict the final building strength as it needs to withstand transportation stresses that the site-built homes never experience.
The modular home construction process is smooth and efficient. The construction time period needed to construct a home may vary depending on the home selected. As modular homes construction is constrained in a climate-controlled situation, the chance for moisture, rain or weather to delay construction, presence of dampness etc will be very less. Mold and mildew have little opportunity to grow in your new built modular home. For families with very sensitive members, the final product is an allergy free home to lead a healthier life.
Another advantage of modular home to be noted is in terms of durability. Modular homes have to travel a lot to reach the final site. Manufactures make out modular homes with this idea in mind and provide a durable product that can withstand the side effects of transportation. True modular homes have more flexibility as compared to on-frame modular homes. A perfect modular home can be built from existing plans or from custom plans generated by an architect. Also, a modular home producer's uses computer generated plans to meet all national, state, and local building standards.
Material waste is very much less when compared to site built homes resulting much saving of money to home owners. This is because the lumber that is removed after construction of one house can be taken for the construction of the new house.
The uniqueness of modular home is it is built in a climate-controlled factory and building in this way reduces the chances of weather related delays or problems. To add to it, the fact that building supplies are stored in on-site warehouses, it also virtually eliminates the chance that wet materials will be used when building the modular home.
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