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Frequently Asked Questions
About Modular Homes
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How long does it take to build a Homeway Home?
Speed and consistent quality are two of the many advantages for
choosing modular components for your new home. On the average, a home
consisting of two modules will be factory produced in seven to ten days.
Once the manufacturing process is complete, your home must be
transferred to the building site and placed on its foundation. Final
completion is handled by a Homeway Homes Authorized Builder and includes
connection of utilities to the home, any attached garages or porches,
and a short list of finish work.
Normally the home is completed in two or three weeks.
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How much quality goes into a Homeway Home?
Homeway Homes are models of efficiency and quality assurance. The
building process begins at the design phase. Most modular producers use
state of the art computer assisted design stations which aid them in
customizing floor plans and producing drawings and material requirement
lists. Once designed, the building process begins. This process is
similar to what you've seen during the construction of houses in your
neighborhood. The quality materials and care for detail, and the same
building codes and standards are observed. So what's different?
Efficiency and quality control!
Efficiency begins with our modern factory assembly line techniques. Your
home travels to workstations, with all the building trades represented.
Work is never delayed by weather, subcontractor no-shows or missing
material. Quality engineering and modular construction techniques
significantly increase the energy efficiency of your modular home. A
quality control process provides 100% assurance that your home has been
inspected for code compliance and workmanship. In-plant inspectors as
well as independent inspection agencies inspect the home on behalf of
your state & local government.
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What is the difference between manufactured and modular housing?
Manufactured homes, sometimes referred to as mobile homes, are another
type of building system and are constructed to a different building
standard. This standard, the Federal Construction Safety Standards Act
(HUD/CODE), unlike conventional building codes, requires manufactured
homes to be constructed on a non-removable steel chassis. Many
communities have restrictions on where manufactured homes can be
located.
Modular and site-built homes on the other hand, are constructed to the
same building code required by your state, county and specific locality
and therefore are not restricted by building or zoning regulations. Your
new modular home is inspected at the assembly plant during each phase of
construction. Evidence of this inspection is normally shown by the
application of a State or inspection agency label of approval.
Q
What if I like a plan, but want to "tweak" it to my personal tastes? Can
I truly customize my Homeway Home?
Yes. Homeway Homes allow the customer complete design flexibility. But
remember, every home is different. Engineering and specifications will
vary from design to design. Our engineers will be more than happy to
bring your dreams into reality, and create a custom home you'll enjoy
for a lifetime.
Q Is
financing different for a modular home?
There is no distinction between a Homeway Homes modular home and a site
built home as far as appraisal or financing. Banks and lending
institutions treat both types of construction the same. Likewise, there
is no difference in insuring your Homeway Home.
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What are the benefits of a Homeway Home in a nutshell?
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Highly engineered
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Constructed in Climate Controlled Environment
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Efficient Building Process & Material Usage
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Energy Efficient
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In-Plant Inspections
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Consistent Quality
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Speed of Construction
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Design Flexibility
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Constructed to Meet or Exceed Local Building Codes
And of course, COST.
When you add up all the labor, material and time savings inherent in the
modular building process, you will find that the price of a Homeway Home
is generally lower than a traditionally built home of comparable size.
And you will keep saving money year after year, as the energy efficiency
of your Homeway Home keeps your heating and cooling bills low.
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