Modular Construction Makes Building Green Easy
Modular home building. It's quick, efficient, affordable, and best of all - environmentally friendly. Mod-U-Kraf, the nations leading manufacturer of system-built housing, recognizes the importance of superior quality construction and home amenities that have minimal impact on our environment.
Because Mod-U-Kraf homes are built indoors in a factory and shipped to the job site, (where they are fastened to the foundation), a project generally takes less time to complete. This aides in making cash flow more manageable and reducing financing costs and because the factory work is completed at a fixed price, there's less room for budget errors. But building with Mod-U-Kraf saves more than time and money, it helps save the environment.
These system-built homes generate less construction waste. In addition to minimal waste in construction materials, Mod-U-Kraf focuses on products that use less energy and water, have healthy indoor air quality and protect the land where the home is built. Mod-U-Kraf homes are less prone to mold mildew and other harmful allergens since they're constructed in a dry environment with well-stored and well-maintained materials. Being constructed indoors also protects them from the outdoor elements which can lead to wood warp or rot.
Studies show that students learn better, adults suffer less Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and older adults have less trouble getting around a room filled with daylight. Not only does Mod-U-Kraf offer special solar lighting, they provide a variety of energy efficient interior lighting which cuts lighting bills up to 75%. Excellent insulation reduces energy costs by up to 50% and limit penetration of allergens and pollutants while providing better sound control.
Other Mod-U-Kraf green options include Worry-free Tankless Water Heaters that provide continuous hot water, wasting no energy. A Certified Energy Efficient Ventilation System that provides year-round fresh air flow so you feel better and healthier and helps control mold and mildew. Low flow plumbing fixtures use 36 percent less water while high efficiency toilets conserve 40% more water. And the Energy Star rated appliances Mod-U-Kraf offers make a significant difference.
Building a modular home versus a standard home makes green certification a bit easier, which is a bonus for all builders. The modular process itself minimizes waste and the homes are generally better sealed. Additionally, engineered woods and other natural products used in construction are beneficial. This system-built process takes care of a significant amount of point earnings which put builders ahead of the curve compared to a site builder. Recycling efforts also help to achieve extra points.
Mod-u-Kraf currently has more than 70 design options to choose from and also offers complete customization of their system-built homes. These homes should not be confused with manufactured, manufactured-modular, or mobile homes. Their system built constructions are built to a much higher performance code.