Buyer's Housing group: Whole guide to buying a constructed home

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Buyer's Guide to Prefab and Modular Homes
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• For many, the idea of a prefabricated home would
  not even cross their mind as an option, as we are
  much more accustomed to more traditional methods
  of building a home.
• These methods are often costlier and leave a much
  larger ecological footprint than the increasingly
  popular option modern prefab homes. Keep in
  mind, there are two main types of prefabricated
  homes. Essentially, modular prefab homes arrive
  to the build site with much of the pieces already
  assembled and ready to place into sturdy ground
  foundation, while flat pack prefab homes send
  all the required materials are shipped
  unassembled but with detailed instructions and
  engineered for simple assembly and pieces that
  likely fit into each other and lock into place.
  Depending on the type of home youre looking to
  building, either one of those options could work.
  Its important to contact a company that
  specializes in prefabricated homes so you can
  find what works best for you. Prefabricated homes
  are by no means a new concept, with the earliest
  variations of the idea dating back to 16th
  century India with some evidence of their
  mention much earlier than that. There are a few
  things to consider when choosing to go with a
  modern prefab home for your permanent residence.

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• With the pieces assembled in a factory, this
  eliminates weather as a delay factor in the
  process. This not only significantly cuts down on
  the build time, but also the cuts down on waste
  produced by shipping the materials in the
  traditional manner. Even the fuel used in
  transport is decreased and all plays a part in
  the lowered costs associated with this building
  method.

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• Firstly, despite its close association with
  mobile homes, modular homes are definitely
  permanent residences with the pieces going into
  solid ground foundation the same way a stick
  built home would. They are just as durable as a
  traditionally built home able to withstand the
  same natural wear and tear, weather and other
  factors as any home would normally be able to
  handle. Most prefab companies only source
  materials from the highest quality modular
  kitchen manufacturers, ensuring your home is
  perfectly safe and sturdy. Not only are
  prefabricated buildings great for homes, they
  work for cottages, guest homes, work sheds,
  garages and so much more.

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• Its easy to assume due to their factory-made
  nature, all the homes are created exactly the
  same, and this is simply untrue. These homes are
  completely customizable. Depending on the prefab
  company you go with and the model you choose, you
  can make necessary modifications and get closer
  to your dream house than purchasing could ever
  bring you. Keep in mind, with many customizations
  comes extra costs that may outweigh the costs of
  a traditional home. That being said, with the
  highly controlled nature of the building process,
  it will be much easier to gauge these extra costs
  very early in the building process so you can
  decide which details stay and which ones go.

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• With prefabricated buildings, rebuilding and
  renovations are much simpler than with
  traditionally built homes. Prefabricated homes
  are often seen as a type of Green building due
  to the fact that it creates less waste, and can
  be built with other eco-friendly features.
• For a prospective buyer, you must remember that
  most subdivisions do not allow for the
  construction of prefabricated homes so you will
  need to check on these details when deciding on
  where you want your home to be placed. Between
  zoning laws and property rules, its important to
  do as much research as possible, as the land
  alone may cost upwards of 100,000. Also, keep in
  mind that no two prefabricated building companies
  are the same so find ones that are highly
  reputable and work with quality manufacturers.
• When choosing your next home, give some
  consideration to prefabricated options.

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