Why are modular homes more hurricane resistant and why are they better than a house built by hand on my lot ?
Kitty - Lakeview
NOTE: This was a question I received recently and I thought it a good way to open this blog.
My answer:
Modular homes are built to a national building standard (by law) that many times is a higher standard than some local building codes. By using modern technology & computer design, they can be with a quality control that is more difficult to achieve with site built houses. Modular homes are built using hurricane fasteners and straps; using more wood & hardware than most site built houses.
Built indoors,with several hundred man hours of engineering & craftsmanship, you get a much better built home. Before it's finished & delivered, it passes many levels of code inspections to insure quality construction from foundation to roof, electrical, plumbing etc.
Kitchen with Handmade Turkish Tile Island Counter
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Custom Marble Bath
Finished Home in Lakeview NewOrleans
Whether a Family Home
or Doubles For Rental
Anything's Possible with Modular
Going from this ...................
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...........to this 1,700 sq. ft. home. Built to withstand hurricane winds 140-150 mph
Level & demo old house
CLEAR LOT OF ALL DEBRIS
Engineering Plans Passed by Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Structural Engineers
Draw Up Proposed Elevation Plans
Back fill lot to raise elevation
Layout the foundation & drive pilings
Foundation
Poured & Piers Finished - Elevation Survey Completed
Patio Landscaping Complete
4 comments:
Are all modular homes built the same way ?
it seems like some are better than others. sort of like cars, they all run and do the job. just some better than others.
From Charles Merrell
Correct on the "some better than others" comment. All modulars must meet certain standards but then you get into quality of material, customization, service and warranty offered.
We have a 10 year warranty on the homes we build. Most other companies offer 1 year or so. I will have one for my home in Lakeview.
I've heard that modulars will take up to about 150 mile winds. Don't know how. Must be in the hardware & screws they use to put them together.
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