
Most people think that modular homes and manufactured homes are one and the same because they are built in-house. In reality, that’s where the similarities stop. While modular homes and manufactured homes can both be considered prefabricated properties in that they are assembled in a factory before being transported to a permanent address, they vary in that one is mobile and the other isn’t.
Metal wirings on modular homes are more or less permanent. Its fixtures are not built for travel and it doesn’t have attachments that would support relocation. On the other hand, manufactured homes are built precisely for this reason. They have features that are made to accommodate the possibility of relocation.
There are various factors that contribute to a much speedier building process. Firstly, most contractors require to be paid upfront before the building process even begins. Financial delays are the primary cause of unprecedented construction delays. In the case of modular homes, because you’re paying the contractor upfront, you don’t have to worry about sudden expenses half-way through the build.
Secondly, usual culprits like bad weather no longer affect the building time. Modular homes are built in-house, which keeps it safe from rain, sunshine, and snow. Day in and day out, you can be sure that your modular home contractor is working tirelessly to facilitate this build and finish it up on time.
Even before the first nail hits the bed, everything about the modular home has already been planned. Modular home contractors use computer-aided design (CAD) to make sure that every nook and cranny is exactly the dimension they want it to be.
We tend to think that bigger is better and that tends to inform the way we view real estate. Contrary to popular belief, modular homes make profitable rental properties because they are appraised the same way as traditional real estate.
Another misconception about modular homes is that they are not “real property”. People assume that, because they are assembled in a factory, the quality of build is similar to a showroom or a temporary facade.
In reality, modular homes are built to last. The metal wiring serves as a strong foundation for the home, so much so that even the most standard design can withstand winds of up to 175-mph.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that modular homes are mass-produced precisely because they are built in factories. There are various ways to build all kinds of modular homes, and home owners can always choose between building one from scratch and choosing a pre-made design.
In fact, modular homes inspire the most creativity out of its home owners. Because of the limited space, owners and builders alike are compelled to come up with innovative space-saving solutions that will open up the space.