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Modular Homes vs. Manufactured Homes
Modular homes are constructed to meet or exceed the regional, state,
or local building codes wherever the home is to be located. Modular
homes are built in modules (sections) in an environmentally controlled
factory. These modules are then transported to the home site where
they are quickly assembled to give minimal exposure to the weather
and fast move-in.
Modular construction has become the preferred building method for
the quality- and time-conscious homebuyer. Further, prices are less
per square foot than for similar site-built houses. For these reasons,
more and more homebuyers are choosing a modular home.
Manufactured Homes are constructed to meet or exceed
a national code called the "HUD" code (United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development). The HUD code regulates manufactured
home design and construction, strength and durability, fire resistance,
and energy efficiency. It also prescribes the performance standards
for the heating, plumbing, air conditioning, thermal, and electrical
systems. These homes can be located wherever "HUD" code
homes are permitted.
Built on a steel framework ("chassis") and entirely in
an environmentally controlled factory, manufactured homes provide
quality affordable housing. Like modular homes, these homes are
transported to the home site where they are quickly assembled to
give minimal exposure to the weather and fast move-in.
To learn more about modular and manufactured homes,
visit TheHousingCenter.com.
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