What is a modular home?

Modular homes are technologically advanced, have superior strength, are energy efficient and environmentally sensitive.  Built in a factory controlled environment,  they are constructed in sections and put together by a builder on your building site.

How is a modular home built?

The building process begins at the design phase. This process is similar to what you've seen during the construction of houses in your neighborhood; however, the work is performed on a production line. Quality materials are used and skilled craftsmanship is maintained while multiple departments construct the home.  Modular homes are subject to the same building codes and standards as site-built homes.  Modular homes today are models of efficiency and quality assurance.

What is the difference between "modular homes" and "manufactured homes"?

Manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, are constructed to a different building code. This code, the Federal Construction Safety Standards Act (HUD/CODE), requires manufactured homes to be constructed on a non-removable steel chassis. These chassis are not required for conventional building code.  Many communities have restrictions on where manufactured homes can be located. Modular homes are built to the same building code required by your state, county and specific locality as site-built homes. Therefore, building or zoning regulations do not restrict them. Evidence of this inspection is normally shown by the application of a state or inspection agency label of approval.