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Manufactured homes are also known as mobile homes, sectionals, double wides, triple wides, and single wides. (sorry we don’t use the "T" word) They are built to a federal construction safety standards act of 1976. (also known as the HUD code) They generally have a permanent steel frame with attached running gear, are designed to be blocked on grade and skirted, and carry a title. In colder climates, it is recommended that the homes be placed on something frost free like cement piers, crawlspaces, engineered slabs, or basements. Manufactured homes are completely self contained with furnace, water heater, ducts, plumbing, insulation, etc. They are designed to be set on blocks but can be adapted to crawlspaces, and basements. Federal law requires the steel frames be left in tact. If a dealer removes the frame, you may be liable for a fine. |
Modulars, also known as pre fabs, are built to conventional home codes, like UBC, NEC, UMC, Etc., yet they are built high above the standard to withstand the rigors of transportation. Modulars are specifically designed for full basement applications but can be adapted to many others.
Most modular buyers arrange for their plumbing and heating needs to be met by the local contractors, but, furnace and water heater packages are available in some brands of modular homes. |
