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what’s the difference between premanufactured or modular homes, and prefabs?

Modular Home Questions July 3rd, 2009

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1. W j Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 3:48 am

   A manufactured home is one that is constructed almost entirely in a factory. The house is placed on a steel chassis and transported to the building site. The wheels can be removed but the chassis stays in place.

   A manufactured home can come in many different sizes and shapes. It may be a simple one-story "mobile home," or it can be so large and complex that you might not guess that it was constructed off site.

   Local building codes do not apply to manufactured homes; instead, these houses are built according to specialized guidelines (Federal HUD regulations in the United States) for manufactured housing. Manufactured homes are not permitted in some communities.
   Also Known As: pre-fab home, factory-built home, factory-made home, pre-cut home, mobile home

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   A modular home is constructed of pre-made parts and unit modules. A complete kitchen and bath may be pre-set in the house. Wall panels, trusses, and other pre-fabricated house parts are transported on a flatbed truck from the factory to the building site. You may even see an entire half-house moving along the highway. At the building site, these house sections are lifted onto the foundation where they are permanently anchored. Unlike manufactured homes, modular homes must conform to the building codes for the locations where they are erected. Some housing subdivisions prohibit modular homes.
   Also Known As: factory-built home, panelized homes
   Examples: Modular homes are factory-built, but they do not rest on a steel chassis. They are assembled on a fixed foundation a fixed foundation and and floor framing. They must conform to local building codes. A panelized home is a modular home assembled with pre-made wall panels. Other types of factory-built homes include manufactured homes, pre-cut homes, and kit homes.

2. gijoejoe7600 Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 3:48 am

   each section of the home is prefabbed or manufactured , whatever you want to call it in a wearhouse, the sections are shipped out and constructed like a puzzle on a piece of land. Manufactured homes normally are affixed to a concrete slab. Modular homes are more like mobile homes where they are free standing and not affixed to the ground.

3. saaanen Says:
   July 3rd, 2009 at 3:48 am

   Your terminology is screwed.There are 2 types of pre-manufactured homes. I have never heard of a "pre-fab" home.

   1. Manufactured homes- Made on a metal frame, to be placed in communities, on slabs, or on foundations.

   2. Modular homes- Made on a wood frame, and placed either on a crawl or a foundation.

   The industry has changed drastically in the last 10 years. The construction is very close, if not better, than "stick built". It really boils down to finances. Depending on your pocketbook, you can do a lot more bang for your buck with a manufactured, or modular, home

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