Manufactured homes

Manufactured homes are often mislabeled as “mobile homes”. Simply put, a manufactured home is any home that is built in an advanced factory setting rather than on-site. This type of construction is helpful for many reasons – efficiency and cost-savings being the most important. Because new manufactured homes are factory-built, inclement weather and other delays found with on-site building aren’t a factor. What’s more, new manufactured homes are built for less and much more quickly than a similar stick-built house.

The construction of new manufactured homes is regulated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Building Code. Also known as the HUD Code, this is one of the biggest benefits of new manufactured homes. The HUD Code regulates manufactured home strength and durability, fire resistance, wind safety, energy efficiency, and overall quality. This code also sets performance standards for heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and thermal electrical systems. That means manufactured homes are the only form of housing subject to a federally mandated national building code! As a result, you’re guaranteed a home built to rigorous safety standards and to serve you for many years. Plus, a manufactured home will cost you less than a stick-built home and offer you many more custom options.