Manufactured Housing vs. Modular Housing

Manufactured Housing vs. Modular Housing

Manufactured Housing vs. Modular Housing

Introduction

Manufactured homes are homes built from standardized sections, which are made ??in advance out of its location and then shipped to its final location for final assembly. These homes should not be confused so-called modular homes, which are those whose structure consists of standard size metal frames, closed by panels that fit into the holes. The constructive strategies in both manufactured housing and modular housing do not require mortar or concrete. They receive the generic definition of "dry construction" (Bernhardt 1980). Houses built in a factory used materials more efficient than a house built by a construction crew on site. While manufactured houses provide high quality material and ease, modular homes reduce material waste by up to 75 percent. This will reduce costs and increase profit margins (Spodek & Robinson 2004). In this paper, I compare each of these new housing modes through comparison of construction methods, zoning laws, and housing features as anticipated by the people in our society.

Discussion

Although there is a widespread market like traditional houses, its market share varies considerably by country and region. Manufactured homes are popular in some countries in Europe, and particularly in Canada and the United States, because of their generally more competitive price. The current architectural designs, with predominantly open plants and clean lines, sophisticated undecorated, are well suited for prefabricated construction. The experiments with the current architecture to design prefabricated houses may occur in series to reduce costs. In case of modular houses, the society has particularly appreciated the technology (Spodek & Robinson 2004). Modular home system includes a complete set of life-support, built-in standard panel doors, windows, heating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical equipment, lighting systems, and interior trim. In this system, rigidity is applied to bolting frames and modules. The unique technology of heat insulation space provides comfort at low temperatures.

There are a variety of prefabricated houses, varying the materials according to dimensions (area, number of plants), climate (temperature and humidity) and budget for its construction. The materials used are wood and concrete, although there are many combinations and variations of relatively recent occurrence. The materials used in manufactured housing plants are delivered in large loads efficiently (Spodek & Robinson 2004). This will save on transportation costs and increase profit margins. Even a well-built modular home has a stigma of trailerism about it - as evidenced by the disclaimer we were forced to sign before making an offer on that house. There is a perception in the industry that a "stick built" home - even a tract home that is identical to 100 of its neighbors, and poorly built at that - is somehow "better" than a manufactured home. And part of this was largely because most manufactured homes in years past used cheaper components. Many used plastic (polybutylene) plumbing that would later break or explode under pressure (Bernhardt 1980). Most used specific "mobile home" fittings - water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, bath fixtrues - ...