Prefabricated homes are an important part of the American housing market. There are many advantages to building a house in a factory. For example, a factory-built home can be constructed for 50% less than a similar-sized site-built home; this makes quality housing more affordable for thousands of Americans.
Prefabricated homes can be constructed for 50% less than similar-sized site-built homes. These homes are constructed in a more efficient way because they are built in a centralized, controlled indoor environment.
They are not subject to weather delays and cost overruns dictated by having to build in the rain, snow, or wind.
Conversely, site-built homes are more subject to subcontractor delays, weather damage to building products, theft of materials, vandalism, and delivery problems.
Production cycles for prefabricated homes are shorter. A site-built home usually takes more than three months from start to finish.
Site work, production, and set-up of a modular or manufactured home can take a month or less. Of course, this depends on the complexity of the multi-section units.
The building materials in prefabricated homes are the same as those used in site-built homes. In addition, the prefab homes are engineered for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region in which they are sold.
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