The Advantages of Manufactured Housing

Cost-Effective:

  • Depending on the region of the country, construction cost per square foot for a new manufactured home averages 10 to 35 percent less than costs for a comparable site-built home.

  • Independent appraisal studies confirm that manufactured homes can appreciate in value just like other  forms of housing.

Built for Quality:

  • All aspects of the construction process are controlled.

  • The weather does not interfere with construction and cause delays.

  • All technicians, craftsmen and assemblers work as a team and are professionally supervised.

  • Inventory is better controlled and materials are protected from theft and weather-related damage.

  • All construction materials, as well as interior finishes and appliances, are purchased in volume for additional savings.

  • Cost of interim construction financing is significantly reduced or eliminated.

  • All aspects of construction are continually inspected by a professionally trained third-party inspector.

Amenities:

  • Floor plans are available that range from basic to elaborate. These include vaulted or tray ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed tubs and whirlpools.

  • A variety of exterior siding is available, including metallic, vinyl, wood, or hardboard. In some cases, homebuyers can also opt for stucco exteriors.

  • Homes have pitched roofs with shingles and gabled ends.

  • Design features such as bay windows are available.

  • Awnings, patio covers, decks, site-built garages and permanent foundations often are available as upgrades.

  • The home can be customized to meet the needs of the consumer.

Safety:

  • The building materials in today’s manufactured home are the same as those used in site-built homes.

  • The homes are engineered for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region in which they are sold.

  • Manufactured homes are among the safest housing choices available today due to federal laws requiring smoke detectors, escape windows, and limited combustible materials around furnaces, water heaters and kitchen ranges.

  • Properly installed homes can withstand 120-130 mph 3-second gust winds in areas prone to hurricanes.



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