Manufactured Vs. Modular
In order to help you better understand the difference between Manufactured and Modular homes we created this quick reference table.
Manufactured (HUD) | Modular (MOD) |
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Foundation | |
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Pads/Footings, Piers & Skirting.* (Included in our pricing) |
Minimum requirement of 4′ Crawl Space. Foundation Walls & Center Support / Columns. (Not included in our pricing.) (Built by others on-site) |
Framing | |
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Wooden floor on a permanent metal chassis. | Wooden floor structure. |
Building Code | |
HUD code – Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. | State (and Local) Regulations, plus one of the following: IRC – International Residential Code. IBC – International Building Code. (Same codes as a site-built home) |
Exterior / Center Walls | |
2″ x 6″ | 2″ x 6″ |
Interior Walls | |
2″ x 4″ | 2″ x 4″ |
*Images may not represent the final product. Most of our models can be built in either Modular or Manufactured configuration.