My hubby and I are lookin at pre-fabricated homes. The one we are lookin at has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is quite spacious. It doesnt look like a double-wide trailor.
I wonder if anyone lives in or knows somebody who lives in a modular, and what pors and cons there are to living in one of these houses.
2006-09-18 06:43:05 · 6 answers · asked by -naughtyprincess- 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I don't currently live in one, but I did15 years ago. I am quite sure that they have been improved since then. the one I lived in was not bad, but everything in it was cheaply constructed. I would double check the construction warranty on the home. Also, ours was above ground, and because it was not skirted, we used to have cats crawl through the duct work and come out in the utility room. Make sure to check the skirting and circulation underneath...LOL!!! I noticed, too, that the new homes have a strong smell of a chemical, possibly formaldyhide, in the laminated kitchen areas. The smell fades, but it may be very overpowering. Again, this may have changed since I looked at them so many years ago, but trust your sense of smell. Good luck..it certainly sounds like a good option for a temporary house, first house, or vacation house.
2006-09-18 06:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Motochic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not lived in a pre-fab home but have worked on many, both new and old. My opinion is you get what you pay for. Today there are prefabs which are, in every way, as good as any stick built home out there. Sometimes, depending on conditions as building site, quality of materials, and construction labor quality, they can even be better than stick built. Just remember to compre apples to apples and not oranges. Check construction materials and methods. Are the walls 2"x2", 2"x4", or 2"x6"?? What kind of plumbing was used? Copper, PVC, CPVC, ABS, APEX???? Window's & Doors?? Insulation R-factor?? Roofing materials?? Everything you can think of ask! If they him-haw with the answers or are unwilling to tell you what you want to know then BEWARE!!! Finally ask about Warrentee and delivery to site damages and repairs. Good luck on your investment. Which ever way you go please do your homework, ask questions and be informed.
2006-09-18 14:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ibeeware 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it !
We constantly had problems due to cheap construction & now am renting it out ( & hoping it doesn't get trashed) because they don't appraise as site built houses do.
I've never known to anyone who got all of their money back out of one.
And yes, don't stay one during a tornado!
Also, add on the cost if needed of the landscaping if you have to clear your own land & plant everything your self and the cost of a spectic tank, if you have to have one.
It cost us more than $ 30,000 added to the cost of the house after all was said & done.That doesn't include the cost of the land it sits on
Really think about it
2006-09-18 15:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by fatkatn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a brick house. But I've seen modular homes before and they're very nice.
2006-09-18 13:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a modular home. The only thing is when really bad storms come like tornados and hurricanes its not that safe, but what really is safe?
2006-09-18 13:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt and uncle bought one maybe 15 years ago. With a good foundation, the home has been thriving. I don't know of any problems with it since they purchased it. (It was pretty fun to watch it come together too!)
Theirs was 3 beds and 2.5 baths.
2006-09-18 13:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Nick Nick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋