Building Green with Modular Homes

Despite the popularity on the East End of architect-designed, one-of-a-kind homes, there is a growing trend in the country that's moving this way: the construction of modular homes.

There are many reasons why modular homes are becoming popular. The building time is significantly less than the construction of a "stick-built" house on a site. While the "modules" are being constructed in the factory, the local crew simultaneously prepares the foundation and utilities at the home site. Depending on the complexity, size and location of the project, a modular home can be completed in a fraction of the time of traditional construction.

Because construction time is reduced, there's a potential for homeowners to save money - on both the length of time they carry their construction loan, and on the carrying costs of maintaining another residence while awaiting completion of the new home. This could translate into a significant saving on interest payments.

Snow, rain or other extreme weather conditions often delay site-built construction. Because modular homes are constructed under environmentally protected conditions - that is, indoors - there are minimal weather delays, allowing a more efficient construction and completion schedule. Quality Crafted Modular Homes, for example, are built inside a climate controlled factory. Building this way reduces the chance of weather related damage or costly delays. Building in an environmentally controlled space also eliminates the possibility of lumber becoming wet and incurring mold damage.

In this age of rising fuel costs and consumer's increased awareness of environmental issues, there is another very significant benefit of some modular homes: "green" building methods are employed in some modular construction. Green building is a design and construction process that saves energy and natural resources while protecting the environment. In the construction of a green home, less energy and water are used, more natural resources are employed, and less waste is created. By their very nature, some modular homes are green buildings, using recycled materials, reducing material waste and having a low environmental impact on the job site.

Quality engineering and the latest construction techniques significantly increase the energy efficiency in a new modular home - potentially lowering energy costs. Also, the sections of modular home are built to be particularly strong since they must endure high speeds on the roads to reach their destination and are lifted in the air by a crane while being set onto their foundations. Many modular homes come with a 10-year structural warranty.

The cost of building a modular home can be lower than that of a site-built home (of course, assuming the homes are the same size with the same level of amenities). Also, modular manufacturers purchase their materials in tremendous quantities, affording them substantial discounts.

Quality Crafted Homes in Southampton is pleased to announce their Spring Modular Home Seminar, April 5, 2008. The free event will include presentations by the staff of Quality Crafted Homes, the manufacturer's representatives and Countrywide mortgage officers. For more information on time and location, and to reserve a spot for the event, contact Quality Crafted Homes at 631-726-9300. Visit qualitycraftedhomesonline.com.

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