In times past, they were referred to as a mobile home or trailer but today they are called a modular or prefabricated home. This type of home is created in modules or sections in a factory. They are then assembled on the lot where the customer wants it built. Prefabricated homes for sale are less expensive than your traditional homes. Unlike those in the past, many of these homes are designed to have the outside appearance of a standard home. Although they are created in sections, they are a solid structure that will hold up for years. It has become very popular since the start of the 21st century. Over the next couple of decades, it is likely to become even more popular.When these homes for sale are constructed, many are done using an assembly line method using a set of basic blueprints. One module usually constitutes one room. It will be assembled on the manufacturing plant floor. After they are assembled, they are taken to the building site. Using heavy equipment such as a crane the modules are put into place. Once all of the modules are in place, a crew will join them all together using glues and screws to seal the joints. The two final touches are putting in the plumbing and wiring. The last thing to do is add any wallpaper, painting, or molding is added.Some of the advantages of choosing prefabricated homes for sale include:• Construction cost is lower-these modules are normally mass-produced so homeowners can choose a home design. After placing their order, the sections are lined up on their lot and connected. When the manufacturer uses this process, it can save a good deal in the cost of in materials and labor. This is because the manufacturers can make efficient use of building supplies
• Amount of time to construct the prefabricated homes for sale-it is possible that from the time you put in your order until it becomes a home that is totally functional can be done in as few as three months. When building a standard home it can take six to twelve months.
• Strength-some manufacturers claim that these types of homes are even stronger than homes that are built using the traditional method. The reason is usually attributed to the fact they are connected using screws instead of nails. The screws are also augmented with glues of industrial strength.
• Cheaper than a traditional home-with prefabricated homes for sale they can be bought brand new for under fifty thousand dollars.The one major disadvantage with buying prefabricated homes for sale is that there is no basement so during a tornado there is really no place to hide except maybe the bathroom.