Get the Facts About Modular Home Construction

Modular homes have grown in popularity over the past couple of decades. This has been driven partly by advances in building technology, which have ensured that modern modular homes are every bit as strong and of the same quality as traditional on-site builds. As well, the increase is also due to the simple fact that more and more homeowners are starting to wisen up to the numerous benefits that a custom built modular home provides.

Nonetheless, there is still quite a bit of confusion about modulars. Therefore, it is important to clear up some of these misconceptions to understand why modular homes are increasingly becoming the smartest option for those looking to build a new home.

Modulars Are Not Mobile Homes

Probably the most common misconception is that a modular is the same thing as a mobile home, which couldn't be further from the truth. A modular home is a type of home that is pre-built in an indoor setting. The various components are then transferred to the build site and assembled by the builder. This is about where the similarities end

Modulars typically require some type of solid foundation. They have much more in common with a traditional (“stick-built”) house, with the only difference being the location of where most of the construction happens.

Quicker and More Cost Effective

Modular homes are usually much quicker to build and much less expensive than those homes built on site. One reason is that building the home inside a factory is much more controlled. Builders avoid any potential delays and cost overruns due to bad weather. As well, the builders can really only build one wall at a time when doing everything on-site, which means it generally takes several months to finish the project. On the other hand, modulars can typically be assembled and fully ready to move into within a matter of weeks.

Custom Built Modular Homes Are a Thing

Although modulars aren't built on site, this doesn't mean that you can't still design your own perfect dream house. Custom built modular homes work the same way as any other custom built home. First, you draw and design the look of the house with the help of an architect and engineer and then the builders actually build the house. You can start from floor plans or from scratch with an architect and all the final choices are yours.

In fact, many companies that specialize in custom built modular homes make things even easier by having their own in-house design and engineering teams. This can help ensure your home is even more affordable by avoiding the high fees charged by most architects and engineers.

Modulars Appreciate in Value Just Like Traditionally Built Homes

Due to the fact that they are structurally identical to on-site built homes, modular homes also appreciate in value in the same way. Unlike mobile homes that immediately begin depreciating, your modular will almost always increase in value over time. This is especially true if you have a custom-built modular home, as those neighborhoods full of identical cookie-cutter modulars typically don't have the same appeal or value as custom-designed homes.

All of these facts mean that a custom built modular is one of the smartest home choices you can make, and will offer you and your family the most satisfaction.

Contact Rochester Homes, Inc. to learn more about how we can help make your dream house become a reality