Manufactured Housing in Nonmetropolitan Areas: A data review
Single-wide units made up 52 percent of the 242,200 manufactured homes placed ... time, while manufactured homes -- particularly single-wide units -- either ...
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There are about 200 modular home manufacturers that assemble sections of modular units inside factories. Most modular units are made in complete, box like sections. Multiple-section units and stack-on units are common. Modular homes are the strongest of frame type homes built, and are 95% complete when they leave the factory. They are sold as .factory direct. or through a network of builders. During 2001 about 166,000 modular homes and apartments were sold. This number has more then doubled in the last two years, making modular housing the number one choice among homebuyers surpassing even the HUD-housing industry.
Panelized construction seems to attract the do-it-yourself person. The homeowner benefits from a quick move-in date, minimal warping caused by moisture, and cost savings through less waste. The homeowner also has assurance of a product built to closer tolerances just like manufactured and modular homes. Panelized homes may be selected from standard plans or can be customized and designed to fit an individual's needs.
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