Stick-built home: a house that is one constructed entirely or largely on-site; that is, built on the site which it is intended to occupy upon its completion rather than in a factory.
Modular homes: are houses that are divided into multiple module components which are manufactured in a production facility and then delivered to their intended site. The components are typically constructed within a large indoor facility on assembly lines.
Such facilities use an assembly line track to move the modules from one workstation to the next. Independent building inspectors are on site to supervise the construction and ensure that all building codes are adhered to during assembly.
Mod-U-Kraf Home Construction: |
Stick-Built Home Construction: |
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• 80% is constructed in a
climate
controlled factory |
• 20% of homes are subjected to outdoor weather conditions, warping of wood, mold or mildew infestation and or bug issues. These problems can surface long after the home is built and can result in health issues or house settlement issues |
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• Mod-U-Kraf Homes offers the most progressive, innovative construction utilizing technologically advanced tools, carpenters and engineers |
• Sub-contractors often sub-out phases of the building process. In many cases there are quality control issues, production delays, poor craftsmanship |
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• Meets or exceeds building standards |
• Stick built homes must meet state building codes, however they do not have to exceed them |
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• Flexibility in home plan manufacturing and plan customization |
• Flexibility in home plans are determined prior to construction and any changes result in change orders, track built homes usually offer less home plan changes |
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• Name brand vendor partners |
• Name brand vendors depend on the builder |
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• Easy to customize options which are already researched for performance and value such as cabinets, exterior finish, doors, flooring, windows, room size expansions, closet changes, fireplaces, hardware and lighting |
• Custom options are by builder and product research is done by the homeowner. |
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• Homes come with the option to include appliances such as the refrigerator, dishwasher and stove - installed with no delivery or installation fees. |
• Usually do not include appliance installation or appliances with the purchase, though some offer an appliance allowance |
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• Low cost add-ons and customized design options with volume pricing |
• Usually offer some design options |
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• Free design plan consultation |
• Design planning is usually not offered |
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| • In-house professionals understand the accessible housing market. | • Can be a challenge to find a builder that understands the accessible building codes |
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• Finished home turn-around usually under 90 days |
• Home turn-around time varies with each builder (typical finished home takes 9-12 months) |
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• Each home is inspected prior to coming off the production line and our process has more inspections to ensure a quality end product. |
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• Individual modules are up to 90% complete and shipped from the production facility to the home site, set and leveled |
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• Finished home turn-around usually under 90 days |
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• Indoor construction eliminates weather damage |
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• Indoor construction reduces home site vandalism |
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• Over the life of the home, modular homes save money because they are built more efficiently |
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• Homes are built stronger in order to withstand transportation |
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