Modular vs. Manufactured

What is a Manufactured home?

Manufactured homes, in accordance with the national code of the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, are built on a steel chassis that will remain a part of the structure throughout the life of the home. This steel frame is actually the foundation for the manufactured home, as it is factory-built from the frame up. These homes are often set on traditional basement walls, but also can be placed on crawlspaces or piers.

Typical Standard Factory-Built Home Features:

• 3/12 pitch fixed roof (5/12 & 7/12 hinged roof available)with 3-tab shingles (architectural shingles available)
• 7 1/2' cathedral ceiling (8' flat ceilings available)
• Vinyl-on-Gypsum (VOG) Wall Paneling (drywall available)
• Ranch-Style Homes (Side & Gable Entry, Single-Section)

What is a Modular home?

Modular homes, or systems-built homes, are built to the IRC {International Residential Code}, BOCA, and other building codes, all of which are shared by site-built homes. Modular homes are built to the same building codes as site-built homes and are treated as such by financial institutions, local municipalities, etc. You must apply for a building permit, follow all local regulations for construction, and retain an occupancy permit before you may move into your new modular home, just as you would with a typical site-built home.  These homes are often set on traditional basement walls or crawlspaces.

Typical Standard Modular Features:

• 5/12 pitch hinged roof trusses (or higher)
• 8’ flat smooth ceiling
• 1/2” finished drywall throughout
• Ranch, Raised Ranch, T/L-Ranch, Split –level, Cape , Two-Story, Chalet, Log, etc.