The next type of building system we are going to talk about are modular homes. These present another great option for homeowners who want factory built homes. These have become very popular in North America. The name comes from modules – sections of the homes. These are constructed in factories and assembled on the site.
The design possibilities of such homes are limited. Nowadays it is easier than ever to get loans for modular homes. With modular homes the finish is part of the factory construction. Modular homes need to adhere to regulations set by local bodies. These homes feature great quality quite similar to stick built homes.
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One new building system that came into existence after the second world war is prefabricated construction. This term included more than one kind of housing. Such homes are constucted in parts in a factory and then assembled at the place where the home will sit.
Since such homes are built in a manner protected from weather, climate does not harm these homes. In addition there is a high level of quality control. These homes are also called system built homes. These homes save construction times and are consistent in quality. In addition labor issues that crop up while making a home are reduced.
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With the exponential growth in the housing industry, there are now many options and ways to create homes. There are mobile homes, modular homes, stick built homes and panelized homes. Some things affect what your choice of home would be – the quality of construction of these various types of homes and their price – so lets have a look at the different kinds of homes.
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Many people prefer to live in mobile homes nowadays. When I bought my mobile home I anchored it in concrete. I thought this would help in getting homeowners insurance. I also had add ons to the home like a porch, garage, attic and laundry room. I was in for a surprise! 5 insurance agencies turned me down on homeowners insurance. One insurance company said that the reason for denial was no central air, another said that the mobile home was old and so on.
After finding an insurance agency, we had to comply with regulations like railings for stairs, fire equipment and exit strategies from the homes in case of an accident. Pictures of all parts of the home had to be handed to the agency.
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