A Modular Home and a Manufactured Home Are Not The Same Thing

What are the distinguishing factors of a modular home to a manufactured home? Manufactured homes are mobile homes, while a modular home is built piece by piece in an enclosed factory setting, designed according to a builder’s specifications, with many floor plans to choose from, and many possibilities for unique design. Building Codes of Modular Home vs. Manufactured Home There are different standards and house-building codes.  Modular homes must conform to the same local and state codes as on-site, traditionally constructed homes. These codes may vary from state to state. Manufactured homes must conform only to the HUD housing code.  Codes for modular homes are, in most cases, more thorough and involve regulating energy efficiency. Transportation of a Modular Home vs. Manufactured Home Manufactured homes are transported on a steel chassis, which stays attached to the home and allows the home to be moved.  Modular homes are transported in covered, weatherproof housing and built o
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