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The
manufacture and construction of prefabricated homes has gone a long way, but
many people are still not aware of the real stories behind it. There are lots
of myths that surround modular homes. In this article, we will try to present
some facts so that things will become clearer to you.
Many
people actually believe that modular or prefabricated homes are not customizable, considering that they are built in a factory. But the opposite is true; factory-built homes are actually flexible. You can customize them to your liking, and
they are much cheaper than site-built homes.
Here
are the facts about prefab homes:
1. Prefab Homes Are Faster to Build
Modular
homes like the prefab
homes Idaho home owners live in take less time to build than their
site-built counterparts. It would only take three to four months to construct a
modular home. Building it on site would take between nine to a year to
complete.
Prefabs
are constructed in an environment where the weather doesn’t have an influence on the process. In a factory, there is virtually no delay in the operation due to
bad weather. This makes the construction of modules faster. As soon as these are
finished, they are transported to the building site to be assembled, which takes
about three days to complete.
2. Aside from the Base Price, You’ll Have to Pay More
The
base price of prefab homes typically includes construction, transportation of
the modules to the site, and setting them up on site. But these are not all
that make your home complete. You still need to install a septic system and do
electrical, plumbing, and other utility hookups. These could cost you between $10,000
and $15,000 more.
3. Modular Homes Are Durable
It
is not fully understood why modular homes are surprisingly more durable than stick-built
homes. It’s a proven theory. Prefabs had endured Category 5 Hurricane Andrew
better than stick-built homes. Many people in the building construction
industry attributed this durability to the module-to-module combination of the
units, which provided the assembly with a rigid framing, giving it the capability
to withstand extreme weather conditions.
4. You Can Remodel a Modular Home
Prefabricated
homes can be modified if you want to. Just let the builder know beforehand that the
house you want to modify is prefabricated. This will give your builder an idea
of your home’s beams and support systems, and help them take the right remodeling approach.
5. Reselling a Modular Home Is Not Easy
As
we know, modular homes are not very popular among average consumers. The
misconceptions that these homes are not customizable and lack durability
increase people’s doubts about buying them pre-owned. If you want to sell your prefab home, one probable thing you may go through is to educate your prospects
about the strengths and benefits of modular homes.
