CONTRARY TO THE MYTHS ABOUT MODULAR HOMES SPOKEN PRIMARILY BY THOSE WHO WISH THE MYTHS WERE TRUE:
FACTORY-BUILT HOMES HAVE SUPERIOR QUALITY.

Regardless of whether we're talking about factory-built, panelized or modular homes, in-plant construction quality is invariably superior to what can be done on a job site. Parts cut with a hand saw or a hand-held power circular saw at a job site cannot possibly be as precise as those cut with a $10,000 radial arm saw or $100,000 component cutter in a factory. Factory fastening methods are also demonstrably superior because they use pneumatic tools, which drive fasteners to precise depths - no under-driving and no shiners. What's more, factory inspections cover every construction detail from floor framing to final paint, and trained factory inspectors or independent third party inspectors perform more than one-dozen unannounced inspections per house. The best that can be hoped for at a job site is three or four announced inspections. These days, with so much construction going on, local inspectors don't always have time to get there.

FACTORY-BUILT MATERIALS ARE THE BEST.

The quality modular home manufacturer does not use green lumber and protects all building materials from the weather; otherwise, materials would be too warped or bent to fit into their precise jigs for wall panels or trusses. In many on-site building locations either green lumber is still used or building materials are not protected from the weather; as a result, for decades the ultimate homeowner inherits problems after the building is finished.

FACTORY-BUILT HOMES ARE STRONGER THAN STICK BUILT HOMES.

The modular unit uses the strongest of all construction methods based on the 2x6 and 2x4 platform framing system. Traditionally, modular units are over-built so they can be hauled on wheels over roads to get to the site and so that a crane can lift them off the wheels and place them on a foundation. Only modular construction is sturdy enough to withstand such forces which are the equivalent to that of a healthy earthquake.

FACTORY-BUILT HOMES ARE EASIER TO FINANCE.

Factory-built homes are very easy to finance because they have a positive track record. When the homeowner wants, for instance, the Acme Plan 3A from a factory with some variations, chances are the local banker has seen it before and knows the value. Bankers also like the idea that factory-built homes are well insulated which means the ultimate buyer won't go broke paying utility bills. Bankers also like the simplicity of the construction process compared to on-site construction.

FACTORY-BUILT HOMES ARE QUICKER TO BUILD.

From the time you place your order, even when the factory is hopping busy, you can get a two-module home delivered to your site in eight weeks or less and you can move into it within a few more weeks. From the time you place your order, the average site built home takes six to nine months to complete.

FACTORY-BUILT HOMES APPRECIATE IN VALUE THE SAME AS STICK BUILT HOMES.

Other things being equal (primarily location), factory-built homes appreciate in value in lock step with site-built homes.

Modular homes are built in factories, and benefit from the assembly line production process. The factories buy huge quantities of lumber, sheet rock, carpet, paint, etc., they pay much less for each and can have large quantities delivered at one time. Labor is used with maximum efficiency, with skilled craftsman moving between workstations on the factory floor.

Modular homes are built in a modern controlled environment, and they are precision engineered for a lifetime of trouble-free structural durability. Quality control is maintained by constant inspection throughout the construction process.

To insure a safe and secure trip to your property, modular homes are built especially well, using high quality materials. For example, there is typically 20% to 30% more lumber used in framing your home and most factories GLUE as well as nail or screw the components of the home together.

Buying a modular home gives you peace of mind - you won't have to worry about:

• "I need more money"
  The home owner's worst nightmare - the job's half finished and your builder tells you he's way over budget and needs more money or else he'll quit. Factory-built houses come at a guaranteed price, without cost overruns.
  
  

• The vanishing builder
  Everyone knows someone who's had this problem - just don't let it happen to you. You don't want an unfinished house slowly rotting away in the rain. When you buy modular, you get your finished house product ready for installation.
  
  

• The pre-soaked house
  Maybe you like your jeans pre-washed, but you don't want your house to come that way! A site-built house open to the rain can cause your wood to warp or swell, problems you'll never get rid of in a lifetime of ownership. Modular houses are built in controlled environments under the factory roof and are shipped in weather-proofed wrapping.
  
  

• The unexpected uninspected house
  Often times you don't really know what quality you're getting with a site-built house. Modular homes are thoroughly checked out before they leave the factories. A quality control process provides 100% assurance that your home has been inspected for code compliance and workmanship. In-plant inspectors as well as independent inspection agencies inspect the home on behalf of your state & local government.

So if you're looking for peace of mind you came to the right place.

On the average, a home consisting of two sections will be built in the factory within a couple of weeks. Once your home is placed on its foundation, final completion takes two or three weeks. This schedule allows you to move more quickly, and knowing when you're new home will be ready helps you plan your move better. As site preparation work differs for each property, contact us for a more exact schedule for your home.

Repair bills can really add up. Modular homes are built in a modern controlled environment using high quality materials. They are precision engineered for a lifetime of trouble-free structural durability. A well-built house is a home that is easier and less costly to maintain.

From the outside your home might look just like a normal house, but after all those years, quality shows through. Modular homes are precision built at the factory and they're built to last. Your home requires less maintenance and your energy bills are lower than your neighbors. When you come to sell your home, you'll be glad it's a modular