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Simplex Modular Homes FAQ The Most Frequently
Asked Questions and Answers About Modular Homes and Prefab Homes
1. Are Modular Homes and Manufactured
Homes The Same? No. Modular homes are constructed
to the same state building codes as site built homes and should not be restricted
by building or zoning regulations. Keep in mind that your new modular home
is inspected at the factory during each phase of construction and an independent
third party inspection agency approves each home before it is delivered
to the home site. Manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes,
are constructed to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code.
2. What is
The Modular Home Construction Process? Today’s modular systems are models of efficiency and quality. The
building process begins at the design phase using state of the art Computer
Aided Design (CAD) systems to create your floor plan. In-house engineering
departments eliminate the need for costly outside engineering firms. Once
you have approved your plans, third party approved plans are supplied for
a building permit application. Once designed, the building process begins.
Quality assurance is a constant process from every area of the factory ensuring
the finest construction. Quality materials, care for details and the same
building codes and standards of site-built homes are observed. Efficiency
begins with modern factory assembly line techniques. Work is normally not
delayed by weather, sub-contractor no shows or missing materials. Once the
modules have been constructed at the factory they are ready to be delivered
and set. Trucks deliver modules to the site where they are lifted by a crane
and placed onto the permanent foundation. An experienced “set crew” will
put the modules together on the foundation. Your local builder will do final
finish work so you can move in.
3. Do Modular Homes Look the Same as Site Built
Homes?
Yes, modular homes look like any other home. The
design flexibility of modular construction allows manufacturers to build
from the most simple to the most complex design in residential, multifamily
and commercial construction.
4. Can I Custom Design My Modular Home?
Yes. Simplex allows you complete design flexibility and customization. Engineering
capabilities and product specifications will vary slightly when considering
cost effectiveness.
5. How Long Does It Take
To Build A Modular Home?
One of the most popular benefits of modular construction is quick turnaround
between groundbreaking and occupancy. On average, a home consisting of 4
modules can be completed in the factory in about a week. Once the modules
are set on the foundation at the home site, final completion by the local
builder can be completed in as little as one month depending on the size
and scope of work of the project.
6. What Is A Building System or System Built? A Building System or System Built is a highly engineered method of producing
buildings or building components in an efficient and cost effective manner.
The use of building systems is common in many different types of residential,
multifamily and commercial construction.
A modular home is the culmination of one type of building system. Modular homes are constructed in segments (called "modules")
in a climate - controlled factory by skilled craftsmen using precise machinery
and methods. When these modules come together on your building site and
the final finishing touches are completed by your local builder, those modules
become a home for you and your family.
7. I Hear A lot About
"Green" Building. Are Modular Homes Green?
Green Building is the practice of using sustainable materials and design
in new construction. Yes, modular homes are by
their very nature, green. Assembly in an enclosed indoor environment contributes
to reduced waste of material at the factory and the job site, lessens the
environmental impact on the land and the community where the house is being
delivered and allows for a tighter built structure to maximize energy efficiency
- all of which are key components to green building standards. In addition,
Simplex has a dedicated department that works to recycle material byproduct
returning it to the construction process thus reducing the amount of trash
that is put into our landfills. For more information, visit
www.nahb.org/greenbuilding.
8. Is Financing A Modular Home Different Than Financing
A Site-Built Home? There is no distinction between modular and site-built
homes as far as appraisal or financing. Banks and lending institutions treat
both types of construction the same. Likewise, there is no difference in
insuring the modular property.
Interested in learning more about these quality prefab
homes? Check out the
Simplex Modular Homes Selection Center, where you find all of the floor
plans for our beautiful prefab homes.
