studlymandingo
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Re: Bought some lake property
Gary,
I do some development here in Florida and we have put in a few modular units in lately. There is a big difference between modular and manufactured. Manufactured houses are what are commonly known as "double-wides", modular homes are a bit more sophisticated. The modular construction is actually superior to site-built stick framing in several aspects; everything is built in jigs, so it is all square and true, the materials are never exposed to the elements during construction, so there are no rain delays, and the wood is not constantly exposed to the elements. The homes built for Florida exceed the hurricane code requirements for both Miami-Dade and FEMA regulations. Because of the tight construction, and the fact that they are built to factory tolerances, they are generally much more square and true than site-built homes which translates into more structural soundness. Mortgage companies and insurance companies recognize this type of construction as the same as site-built and rates are according. They are valued by appraisers the same as site-built. The amenities you apportion the home with determine the cost of the building, of course; the companies I have researched provide manufactured homes anywhere from 50-150 per square foot depending on how the home is outfitted. What are the companies you are getting quotes from? I may know a little about them.
Another type of construction that can save in time and some $$$ is panelized construction. There are many types of panelized construction as well, the type I have used is SIPS panels. They create a far superior product in my opinion to block and stick-frame construction. It qualifies for "green" tax credits, and is extremely energy efficient. It is a bit more costly than modular, but still less than stick-framing. The long-term savings in energy costs is pretty phenominal; this is the type of construction is what we use on many of our high-end homes, but we have recently used it on a couple of "affordable homes" because our city program has started to recognize the "green building incentive program".
Gary,
I do some development here in Florida and we have put in a few modular units in lately. There is a big difference between modular and manufactured. Manufactured houses are what are commonly known as "double-wides", modular homes are a bit more sophisticated. The modular construction is actually superior to site-built stick framing in several aspects; everything is built in jigs, so it is all square and true, the materials are never exposed to the elements during construction, so there are no rain delays, and the wood is not constantly exposed to the elements. The homes built for Florida exceed the hurricane code requirements for both Miami-Dade and FEMA regulations. Because of the tight construction, and the fact that they are built to factory tolerances, they are generally much more square and true than site-built homes which translates into more structural soundness. Mortgage companies and insurance companies recognize this type of construction as the same as site-built and rates are according. They are valued by appraisers the same as site-built. The amenities you apportion the home with determine the cost of the building, of course; the companies I have researched provide manufactured homes anywhere from 50-150 per square foot depending on how the home is outfitted. What are the companies you are getting quotes from? I may know a little about them.
Another type of construction that can save in time and some $$$ is panelized construction. There are many types of panelized construction as well, the type I have used is SIPS panels. They create a far superior product in my opinion to block and stick-frame construction. It qualifies for "green" tax credits, and is extremely energy efficient. It is a bit more costly than modular, but still less than stick-framing. The long-term savings in energy costs is pretty phenominal; this is the type of construction is what we use on many of our high-end homes, but we have recently used it on a couple of "affordable homes" because our city program has started to recognize the "green building incentive program".
