Minnesota Modular Home vs Site Built Home
November 22, 2011
What is the difference between a Modular and a site built home is a question I am often asked being in the home business. Although there are a lot of similarities the modular home overall is the better choice.
Let’s start with a definition. A modular home is built under the state building code and is constructed in modules in a manufacturing plant that are mostly finished and brought to your site to be assembled together on the foundation.
A site built home is also built under the state building code but is constructed on site.
What are the advantages of each home?
A modular home has rigid construction built to withstand the road travel to the site and 10-15% more materials are used to support this travel. This typically makes for less settle cracking and future maintenance. The modular home is built in a controlled environment which eliminates delays and moisture/mold problems. The project timeframe can be as short as one month and typically on a large project no more than three months. There are many options to choose from and the products are all well known reputable brand names. They also generally cost 20-30% less than a site built home.
The site built home has it advantages as well. You can pretty much do anything you want for customizing and options. You can pick from any product lines and colors.
What are the disadvantages of each home?
The only main disadvantage I see in a modular home is a slight limitation on customizing. Even though the ability to customize improves every year, the modular is still designed around center mating walls.
Some disadvantages to a site built are the longer time frame of completion and exposure to the weather.
Overall, everyone has their preference on home features and pricing and that is why there are many housing options out there.
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November 16, 2011
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November 16, 2011
Planning a Future Basement Design on Your Modular Home Project
November 11, 2011
In Minnesota and North Dakota many people like to have a basement under their home for a storm shelter and extra living space. In many cases they don’t plan out a future design for this basement. This design is very important and should be completed prior to starting your home project as the main level layout may affect your basement plans.
I have put together of list of items to consider when planning your future basement.
Will you or your kids be living/sleeping down there at some point? If this is the case bedrooms and a bathroom should be planned.
Make sure you have adequate storage area either in your mechanical room or other areas.
Determine where windows would fit best and make sure you have an egress window in each habitable area. Also pay attention to the direction these windows will face (north or south, etc.)
Make sure your basement sidewall height is tall enough. Suspended ceilings require more height than sheet rocked ones.
Taking your time on the basement design is important. Once the project has started in becomes difficult and costly to make changes. Happy designing!
November- Did You Know?
November 3, 2011
Did You Know?
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