Cost-Effective:
● Depending on the region of the country, construction cost 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 can appreciate in value just like 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 damage.
● All construction materials, as well as interior finishes and 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 professionally 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.
● A variety of exterior siding is available, including metallic, vinyl, wood, or hardboard. In some cases,
homebuyers can also opt for stucco exteriors.
● Homes have pitched roofs with shingles and gabled ends.
● Design features such as bay windows are available.
● Awnings, patio covers, decks, site-built garages and permanent foundations often are available as upgrades.
● The home can be customized to meet the needs of the consumer.
Safety:
● The building materials in today’s manufactured home 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.
● Manufactured homes are among the safest housing choices available today due to federal laws requiring smoke detectors, escape windows, and limited combustible materials around furnaces, water heaters and kitchen ranges.
● Properly installed homes can withstand 120-130 mph 3-second gust winds in areas prone to hurricanes