premade houses they’ve changed dramatically from the ones Sears used to sell through its catalog. The new generation of architects and homebuyers has sparked a movement in the manufactured home industry based on spirit and imagination. As a result, a variety of modern modular homes have been born that defy all previous ideas of prefab homes. Those uninteresting boxes have been transformed into beautiful affordable homes that can be customized to the level of exclusivity you desire.
The term “manufactured home” can mean a variety of different styles of construction. Generally, manufactured homes are built in one location and shipped to a construction site for assembly. Types of manufactured homes include, modular, panel or pre-cut, and manufactured or mobile. Each of these houses is made in a factory, so the measurements are very precise, ensuring that each house is hermetically sealed to save energy and save the homeowner a great deal of money each year. Most modern manufactured homes meet or exceed the US government’s Energy Star standard. What this means is that they use at least 20% less energy than typical new homes.
Modern customers demand aesthetic creativity and customization. This has been fueled by advances in prefabricated building technology. Recognizing this phenomenon, companies are exploring designs like; solarized houseboats, suspense houses, houses on sloped slopes, suspended houses, prefabricated igloos and modular houses.
When it comes to homeowner involvement in the actual assembly of a manufactured home, pre-cut or panels are the most DIY-friendly.
panelized houses they are assembled much like furniture. Each panel is prefabricated with framing, insulation, drywall, and sheathing. The walls include tubes for electrical and plumbing wiring so that they are easily installed on the house site. Panels are designed to fit precisely. The panels are built in the factory on an assembly line and then stacked on a flatbed trailer for delivery to the place of origin. On the house site, the floor panels are lowered into place on the foundation with the use of a crane. After assembling the floor, the walls are put into place and bolted together, as well as fixed to the floor. Next the roof and roof are built. Within a week or two, the entire house is built and ready to finish. Often a manufactured home can be installed in 2-4 weeks. There is no need for specialized contractors for most modular and panel homes. Often a skillful owner and a few smart friends can get the job done.
Another prefab home style that is DIY friendly is modular buildings. However, these types of houses require a little more knowledge.
modular prefabricated houses they are also built in a factory on an assembly line. They are built in complete working sections. After transportation to the place of origin, the modules are lifted into place and fixed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Except for the crane work, any handyman should be able to do much of the assembly work.
From shipping container homes to pop-up architecture, modern prefabs definitely don’t have to look like a double-wide trailer. And it’s certainly not the Sears homes sold through its catalog.
