How does the quality of a Modular home compare with a Stick Built home?
A Modular Home is "stick built!" In fact, the building materials and methods used are equal to or better than other stick built (site built) homes. Because modulars are built in a controlled indoor environment, there is a greater degree of control and consistency over quality.
What are some of the advantages of the Modular home building process?
Building homes inside a factory has many distinct advantages over a "stick-built" home. The most obvious is the fact that material is not subject to adverse weather conditions such as rain and snow. This allows homes to be built year round with a stable work force. By maintaining a stable work force, the workmanship is consistently of the highest quality. By eliminating the ravages of weather, the completed house will have fewer problems with the inevitable nail pops and drywall cracking due to lumber drying after the house is complete.
Working inside a production facility, in a controlled environment, means no delays or lost days due to weather. No shortcuts, no problems with subcontractors not showing up. None of the problems that working outside sometimes means. Because manufacturers buy in bulk, they can save you money on materials as well.
Is there a difference if financing in modular consruction vs. stick built homes?
There is no distinction between modular and site built homes as far as appraisal or financing. As a matter of fact, construction loans are often easier to obtain with modular construction as lenders are aware that the home is delivered nearly 90% complete, and the length of the outstanding construction loan will often be substantially shorter than if the home was site built.
Can I modify a floor plan?
Any reputable dealer will allow flexibility in floor plan design.
Will I really save money using modular construction?
When you add up all the labor, material and time savings inherent in the modular building process, the money you save by choosing modular construction over site built can be substantial. Buying materials in bulk holds the price of materials down. The construction time of a modular home is substantially shorter than a site built home as the manufacturer does not experience delays due to weather or subcontractors as do site built homes. This shorter construction time can save you, the home buyer, a considerable amount of money.
