Is That A Modular Home?

Modular homes have come a long was since the Nanticoke Plant in Greenwood closed in 2002.  Modular homes have always been thought of as one step up from a trailer or double-wide home.  However, modular home design and construction in 2012 is anything but.

The ability to customize the interior floor plan and the exterior design is now as easy a dragging and clicking a mouse.  Computer Assisted Design (CAD) programs have become very sophisticated and at the same time they have become very user friendly.  There is even a CAD program, Autodesk Home Styler, that is available for free and allows any body to be a home designer.  Reputable modular builders will also assist in the design process and even offer a Preliminary Plan at no cost.

The NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) reported in their publication, Modular Building Systems, that, "Unlike the conventionally built home, which is assembled onsite piece by piece and is exposed to the elements.  Modular homes are constructed in segments called "modules" in a climate controlled facility.  Skilled craftsmen build each module using high-tech machinery and precise methods...".  This allows for exact design detail, greater efficiency, quicker build time, and at a reduced cost.

The pictures of homes with this article easily show the versatility and design abilities of modern modular homes.  The process for those interested in building modular is simple.  Find a General Contractor that has experience with modular construction and that represents a reputable modular builder.  There are numerous plants in Pennsylvania that have decades of experience.

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