Saving Time and Money with Insulated Precast Foundation for Modular Homes
When deciding whether to have an insulated precast foundation or not, nearly everyone’s first concern is how much they can get for their buck. One good way to make the space stretch with little additional cost is with a finished and insulated basement. However problem is that, among modular home buyers, the word “basement” usually conjures up images of damp, dark spaces that hardly rank as good living and playing spaces. But the good news is that insulated precast foundation systems, designed for use in residential and commercial construction, can eliminate those concerns.
Faster Construction of Insulated Precast Foundation
Installing a modular home on a perimeter wall insulated precast foundation system is typically a two-step process, similar to an installation over a basement. First, the home is delivered alongside or near the foundation and uncoupled from the transporting truck.
Next, the modular home is raised, and then it is rolled or craned onto the insulated precast foundation. This is inherently slower than driving the modular home into its final setup position, as would be the case with an anchor and pier or slab system. A crew of three typically can construct the crawl space foundation system in three days before delivery and install and finish the home in five days after delivery.
Big Savings from Insulated Precast Foundation
The cost of insulated precast foundation systems is competitive with the cost of other foundation walls. A precast concrete foundation is best-used to construct a full basement with consistent sill height; different wall heights slow the process, minimizing the cost benefit. Installers who aren’t familiar with precast concrete panel assembly will need additional training. Some manufacturers allow only certified installers to deliver and erect their systems.
In 2010, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) which now requires basements to be insulated to a value of R-10 in climate zone five. This then give a high energy efficiency and conservation for the modular home, providing big savings on electrical bills and maintenance and repair fees.
In case you still have question about modular homes and insulated precast foundation, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog
