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Modular Home vs Prefab Home: Pros and Cons

Modular Home vs Prefab Home: Pros and Cons

Prefabricated homes are a term used to describe several homes that have been built off-site. So when it comes to looking at a modular home vs prefab home, you’re actually looking at various versions of prefabricated homes. Understanding the difference between a modular home and some of the other prefab designs is beneficial as it will help you determine which style and construction method is right. So, if you’re considering a new home, eyeballing a prefab design, or are merely curious about what a modular home can offer that other prefab or on-site construction homes can, here is everything you need to know about modular homes vs prefab homes.

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How are modular homes different

How are modular homes different

If you were to shop traditionally for a home, you would log online, check out the current listings in the area, and if you happen to like one of the houses, you’ll try to schedule a tour (or find out about the next open house). When you arrive, you’ll probably find the house doesn’t completely live up to the photographs, or the listing agents happened to leave out the bad aspects of the house. You’ll leave, liking some parts while pondering how much it will cost the sloping foundation while upgrading the HVAC system. Maybe you even consider buying the house because you’ve been looking for months, and nothing has come close to checking off your needs as a buyer. If you’re at that point in the house buying process, you need to stop right there. 

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Are Modular Homes Safe?

Are Modular Homes Safe?

The construction of modular homes tends to elicit a number of unique questions from potential home buyers. Because many potential home buyers are accustomed to pre-existing structures, the idea of having a home built off-site and then installed on a selected plot of land does bring up questions that may not always pop up with a more traditional house.

One of the more common questions asked is, are modular homes safe. Buyers want to know if a home is more liable to falling apart, especially during extreme weather conditions. Continue reading

How long does it take to build a modular home?

How long does it take to build a modular home?

A modular home is a perfect option for when you’re interested in customizing certain aspects to the building. It’s also a great choice if you have selected a plot of land you want to construct a house on. With a modular home, the building is constructed off-site, which helps speed up the process as it can be worked on 24 hours a day, regardless of the weather.

It is then transported to the final destination, and then the assembly is finished on-site. If you’re considering a modular home builder, you likely have a number of questions. One of these questions might be just how long does it take to build a modular home. Continue reading

Top Benefits of Prefab Homes in Asheville NC

Top Benefits of Prefab Homes in Asheville NC

There are times when you will find the perfect plot of land but not necessarily the perfect home on it. Perhaps there isn’t even a home on the land at all. Well, in that case, you have a few options. First, you can work with a contractor to build a home there from the ground up. You can also opt to have the home built off-site and then assembled on your lot. When you go with a contractor to build the home from the ground up it does allow you to customize every inch of the house, but it is also extremely expensive, not to mention it will take significantly longer for the construction to finish. On the other hand, a home built off-site, also known as prefabricated home, comes with a number of benefits that are not available through the other construction options. So, if you’re trying to consider which is best for you, here is what you need to know regarding the top benefits of prefab homes. Continue reading

What is the Difference between Modular and Prefab Homes

What is the Difference between Modular and Prefab Homes

If you’re considering a new home there are a number of options out there for you. Two terms you might come across during your search are “prefab” and “modular”. But what is the difference between modular and prefab homes? It’s always important to do your research prior to stepping foot in any property, and you need to know what you’re getting yourself into, which is exactly why you need to understand what is the difference between modular and prefab homes. Continue reading