Advantages of Manufactured Housing

Cost-Effective

  • Depending on the region of the country, construction costs per square foot for a new manufactured home averages 10 to 35 percent less than costs for a comparable site-built home.
  • Independent appraisal studies confirm that manufactured homes appreciate in value under the same circumstances as other forms of housing.

 

Built for Quality

  • All aspects of the construction process are controlled.
  • The weather does not interfere with construction and cause delays.
  • All technicians, craftsmen and assemblers work as a team and are professionally supervised.
  • Inventory is better controlled and materials are protected from theft and weather- related damages.
  • All construction materials, as well as appliances, are purchased in volume for additional savings.
  • Cost of interim construction financing is significantly reduced or eliminated.
  • All aspects of construction are continually inspected by a federally-approved trained third-party inspector.

 

Amenities

  • Floor plans are available that range from basic to elaborate. These include vaulted or tray ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, walk-in closets and bathrooms with recessed tubs and whirlpools.
  • Homes have pitched roofs with shingles and gabled ends.
  • Design features such as bay windows and dormers are available.
  • Site-built garages and permanent foundations are often available as upgrades.
  • The home can be customized to meet the needs of the consumer.

 

Safety

  • The building materials in today’s manufactured homes are the same as those used in site-built homes.
  • The homes are engineered for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region in which they are sold.