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What
is True Modular Housing?
Answer: It is a
highly engineered method of producing homes
in an efficient and cost effective manner.
True modular homes are built using the exact
same local and state codes as conventional
site-built homes. There are no wheels,
axles, or I beams under a True Modular Home
(The crawl space is the same as any
conventional site-built home). However, our
homes are built in a quality-controlled
environment reducing risks of pilferage,
weather delays, material waste, local
material costs, and sub-contractor
no-shows. Future Homes only builds True
Modular Homes.
What
is the difference between a modular home and
a mobile home?
Answer:
A modular
home and a mobile home (manufactured home)
are not comparable. Modular homes are built
to the exact same strict local and state
building codes as site-built homes. Zoning,
financing, and insurance options are the
same as site-built homes. Mobile homes (or
manufactured homes) are zoned, insured,
financed, and constructed differently. They
are regulated by what is known as HUD Codes.
How
does the quality compare to a site-built
home?
Answer:
The
modular industry consists of fair, good, and
superior quality homes depending on
materials and craftsmanship- the same as
site-built housing. Be sure you understand
the type of home you desire, and the type of
home your builder provides. Future Homes
only uses good and superior quality
materials and craftsmanship.
Are
modular homes really stronger than
site-built homes?
Answer: Yes,
according to the report, “Building
Performance: Hurricane Andrew in Florida,”
by FEMA. The report stated, “Overall,
relatively minimal structural damage was
noted in modular housing developments. The
module-to-module combination of units
appears to have provided an inherently rigid
system that performed much better than
conventional residential framing.” (Get
your free copy by calling 800-480-2520,
publication number FLA-22, item 3-0180).
Is a
builder or seller of modular homes required
to have a license?
Answer:
Unfortunately, the answer is no. In North
Carolina (as of 11-05), anyone can sell or
build a modular home with no accountability,
no experience, no classes, and no
expertise. Do not let one of these
companies take your money. Future Homes is
a North Carolina Licensed General
Contractor. The North Carolina General
Contractor Licensing Board has verified that
Future Homes has the expertise and financial
stability to build homes in North Carolina.
How
does financing work for modular housing?
Answer: The
financing options are the exact same as
conventional site-built housing. You can
arrange your own financing, or Future Homes
can refer you to one of our partner
lenders. A mortgage loan officer works in
our office to assist any potential
homebuyers. Future Homes can also assist
you in obtaining construction financing to
help you purchase your land.
How
long does it take to build a modular home?
Answer: After the
planning stage, it typically takes 4-6
months for Future Homes to build your home.
Every new home project is unique.
The time varies based on your land clearing,
septic and well installation, current
factory back log, and any site options such
as upstairs, porches, and garages. The
planning stage can take anywhere from one
day to two months, depending on your home
plan, your land, and your financing choices.
How
and where do I start building a modular
home?
Answer: The first
step is to set an appointment for a free
consultation with one of Future Homes’
Project Coordinators or General
Contractors. We will strive to understand
your needs and plans for the future.
Discovering your needs and desires gives us
the chance to design the best possible
solution for your home project. We will
share with you how our system has helped
over 1400 families since 1993. Once you
choose to retain Future Homes as your
builder, then we can assist you with Home
Design, Feature Evaluation, Land Evaluation,
Land Search, Budget Analysis, and Financing
Arrangements. You will be on your way to
building your very own home!
We Hope These Most Commonly Asked
Questions Have Given You More Insight
Concerning Modular Built Homes. Of
Course, if your should have more questions,
it would be our pleasure to answer them for
you -
Just Contact Us.
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