Building an Insulated Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 31, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

If you are looking for a good quality, super-insulated and super-strong house, a modular home using structural insulated panels, or SIPs, may be the right choice.

Modular Home and SIPs

A modular home constructed with high insulation rate offers a fast, energy-efficient, and healthy approach to building. These homes are made in a factory-controlled environment so they are standardized and reliable. Since SIPs are prefabricated in the factory, there is less job site waste, since less material needs to be sent to the landfill. Factory fabrication is often processed with optimization software and many manufacturers recycle factory scrap to make other foam products.

An insulated modular home envelope provides high levels of insulation and is extremely air-tight, meaning the amount of energy used to heat and cool a home can be cut by up to 50 percent. The energy that powers homes and commercial buildings is responsible for a large portion of the greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. Reducing the energy usage of buildings enables architects, builders, and homeowners to contribute to a cleaner environment.

The insulation used in modular homes is a lightweight, rigid foam plastic composed of 98 percent air and requires only a small amount of petroleum to produce. The foam insulation used in panel cores is made using a non-CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) blowing agent that does not threaten the Earth’s ozone layer.

Many homeowners find the process of shopping for a insulated modular home to be difficult and confusing. It is not like shopping for a new car or stove because there are no consumer magazines offering product comparisons, reviews, and recommendations.

Thus, it’s essential to find a knowledgeable modular design and build team that will offer the home at a fair price.

In case you still have question about modular homes, 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.

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Benefits of an Insulated Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 30, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Many have inquired what are the benefits of constructing an insulated modular home. Legendary Homes Inc. is pleased to present the following advantages to you;

Insulated Modular Home Saves Money

A properly insulated modular home can save you money on heating and provide a dry, comfortable living space. In most cases, a basement with insulation installed on its exterior walls should be considered a conditioned space. Even in a house with an unconditioned basement, the basement is more connected to other living spaces than to the outside, which makes modular home wall insulation preferable.

Insulated Modular Home Reduces Heat Loss

In construction of a modular home, adding insulation on the walls will minimize thermal bridging and reduce heat loss through the foundation; protect the damp-proof coating from damage during backfilling; and provide some protection against moisture intrusion. High quality insulation will also make the basement of your modular home part of the thermal mass of the conditioned space, which reduces the interior heat loss. In addition to reducing heating costs, a properly insulated home will keep below-grade rooms more comfortable and prevent moisture problems, insect infestation, and radon infiltration.

Insulated Modular Home Provides Comfortable Living

Insulating the basement walls reduces the potential for condensation on surfaces in the basement. It will provide a comfortable living space for the family if condensation is absent in the basement.

In case you still have question about modular homes, 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.

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Precast Concrete Greatly Boost Quality of Modular Home Construction

The following highlights a few reasons why precast concrete is helpful in modular home construction;

Precast Concrete is Safe

Nothing is as solid and secure as a precast concrete building. Homeowners sense the structure’s quality and permanence as they walk the floors and experience the quiet of the evening. They feel safe during the worst that nature can offer, including hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and fire. Even their neighbors offer little threat because precast protects them with superior fire resistance that meets or exceeds the fire ratings of their building codes.

A multi-unit structure built with precast floors and roofs, combined with precast dividing walls, meets these requirements and can contain a fire to within the unit of origin, leaving surrounding areas virtually undamaged.

Precast concrete does not burn, give off lethal fumes or smoke, and does not fuel a fire. Furthermore, it maintains its structural integrity even in the most intense blaze. Precast stays in place when other safety devices fail, keeping fire contained and occupant’s safe.

Faster Speed of Construction

The use of precast walls speeds the erection process. Construction rates of one floor per week and better are often achieved. Architectural insulated wall panels used for the exterior of a building can provide a durable, attractive, energy-efficient envelope.

Durability of Precast Concrete

When precast concrete elements are pre- stressed, concrete is cast around highly tensioned pre- tensioning strands that run through the steel forms. After the concrete has cured, the pre- tensioning force is released into the beam placing the concrete in compression.

In case you still have question about modular homes, 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.

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Insulated Modular Home and the Properties That Make It Beneficial

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 28, 2015 in Insulated Pre-Cast Foundations, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Modular Home in Michigan with a Front Porch

Insulated modular home leverages the kind of living nowadays. It has shrug off the many drawbacks of having a modular home especially in areas where storms are frequent. The properties of an insulated modular home usually increase the home’s energy efficiency and provide lots of options for home finishes.

Insulated Modular Home is Eco Friendly

Advocates of green building love insulated foundations because its eco- friendly. Insulated modular home foundations do not used hazardous chemicals like formaldehyde that could affect the balance of our ecology. They also reduce the energy consumption and thereby lowering the carbon emission into the environment.

Insulated Modular Home Increases Energy Efficiency

The end result of installing a modular home is having an energy efficient modular home. The high insulation rate given to the foundation walls is guaranteed to regulate heat loss during seasons, which lessens the energy consumption during those times.

Insulated Modular Home is Cheap

Installing an insulated foundation to modular homes is cost efficient. Because of the materials used during its building process, home owners are able to have at least 20 to 40 percent less utility bills annually.

Strong and Durable

Insulated foundations installed in modular homes are strong and durable. It can withstand the impact of extreme weathers and accidents. The state of the art methods incorporated during the insulation process ensures that the foundation will last longer than the conventional homes

In case you still have question about modular homes, 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.

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Reason to Use Precast Concrete for Modular Homes

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 27, 2015 in Insulated Pre-Cast Foundations, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Precast concrete construction has many advantages and is best when use in the construction of modular homes. It is also an efficient way to gain a high quality modular home especially when you hire an experienced contractor.

Description of Precast Concrete

Precast concrete is a construction product that is produced by casting concrete in a reusable mould. It is cured in a controlled environment, transported to site and lifted into place. It is a highly versatile product available in vast range of different sizes, functions and finishes.

Design-Build Efficiency

Precast concrete provides an efficient delivery model for your project; allowing building construction to proceed while the design is developed.

Environmentally Friendly

An inherent characteristic of precast concrete is its natural resistance to mold, greatly reducing health concerns from VOCs and off gassing. With these environmentally friendly advantages, it satisfies a growing demand for sustainable design and construction.

Energy Efficiency

The thermal mass inherent to precast concrete lends itself to energy efficiency and reduces the heating and cooling peaks and loads; often necessitating less costly mechanical systems.

Maintenance

The exterior of a precast concrete structure can be left unpainted without damage from the elements. If painting is desired, repainting is needed only every five to ten years. It’s interiors are less subject to damage, and easier to wash.

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Advantages of an Insulated Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 26, 2015 in Insulated Pre-Cast Foundations, Jackson, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Legendary Homes Inc. has come up with a great solution to answer the demand of many about insulated modular home. The company is building modular homes with high insulation rate that promise a sustainable and efficient abode.

Insulated Modular Home is Green

Insulated homes are built with products that are safe and nontoxic. They incorporate green features that minimize the build-up of indoor air pollutants, humidity, and allergens. These green characteristics are important to your family’s health, since airborne toxic pollutants are five times higher inside houses than outdoors. Green design also resists the growth of mold and mildew.

Green builders efficiently employ resources, conserving materials and cutting waste where possible. They select materials and equipment that are friendly to the environment. When green modular home builders apply these practices to their heating and cooling systems, they craft homes that use less energy, which benefits our planet.

Stronger Modular Home

Modular construction is sought after because it produces tighter modular homes with components joined with stronger fastening systems. Many components are attached with both glue and conventional fasteners. Since the grade of glue is often stronger than the screws, nails, and bolts, this modular technique bonds the materials very tightly together and further reduces air infiltration.

Efficient Modular Home

Modular home manufacturers promote sustainable practices in several ways, enhance quality, and lower cost. Modular technology even carries sustainability to the building site. With most of the home built at the factory, insulated modular home causes less damage to the environment, and imposes less noise and disruption on the neighborhood.

In case you still have question about modular homes, 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.

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Cost of Having a Ranch Style Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 25, 2015 in Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

The quality of a ranch style modular home may even surpass that of site-built homes despite having a lesser costs. Construction inside a factory also means the components of the home aren’t exposed to extreme temperatures or weather conditions as they would be at a job site leaving the end result or modules in high quality. Consistency in modular home construction is enhanced because the modular home is built by a single source rather than many subcontractors.

Another advantage is that modular homes are nearly complete when they arrive at the site. Carpet, vinyl, and other flooring are installed at the factory along with the trim, and walls are painted or tiled. Plumbing and electrical work are completed at the factory, too, with utility connections made at the site by the local contractor, who directs the project and assembles the finished modules. That cuts cost.

Costs of a Modular Home

The total modular home project typically costs about twice what’s paid to the factory for the modules. This covers the foundation, septic or sewers, well or water lines, the driveway, a little landscaping, connecting the plumbing and wiring between modules, and hooking up the home to utilities. Included in the total cost are shipping charges of around $4,000, and $1,000 for a crane to place the modules.

Most modular companies allow customers design flexibility, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Manufacturers are most willing to do custom homes when plans come from architects practiced in modular construction.

For greater design flexibility, have your local contractor install some materials after the modules are in place.

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Modular Home Prices from Legendary Homes

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 24, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

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10197 S Meridian Rd
Clarklake, Mi 49234
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Ranch Style Modular Home and its Charisma towards Home Buyers

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 24, 2015 in Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Modular home construction draws many home buyers each year. The significant number of buyers looking for the different styles or designs would often choose the ranch style. Why is it so?

Ranch style modular home is often seen as the home of every simple American. It has the needed amenities and can customize to accommodate growing demands of the home owner. In the long run, its resale value can be increased as long as the customization or upgrade made to its original style is of high quality.

Types of Ranch Style Modular Home

Ranch style modular home is also often referred to as Rancher or Rambler. They are typically only one level high and feature short roofs and their floor plans are based on a rectangular or L-shaped layout. They are also very easy to modify in the future, by either adding to the current level or by building-on a second story.

T-Ranch style homes offer the same practicalities of single floor plan that come with a Ranch style home, with the added benefit of extra space. This is created by adding an extra module that protrudes from the typical rectangular ranch layout, which gives the home it’s characteristic T-shape appearance.

In case you still have question about modular homes, 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

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Modular Homes in Michigan with Contemporary Style

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 23, 2015 in Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Modular homes are so spectacular that we can’t decide what we like best about them! Is it the innovative design? Perhaps it’s the way they lend themselves to green living. Or maybe it’s their ability to maximize space in the most interesting of ways. It’s hard to deny the uniqueness of modular homes.

Below we feature a variety of modular homes that will impress you with its angular design.

Green Modular Homes

Many green concepts come standard with modular homes, others are offered as upgrades, and others are simply choices in building materials. Because of their inherent efficiency, and cost effective upgrades, modular homes are ahead of stick built homes when it comes to green building.

Vacation Modular Homes

From a chalet by the ski slopes, to a bungalow by the beach, or a luxury condo by the golf course, modules can be used to build a vacation home just about anywhere. Whether it is a second home, a vacation modular home, or a vacation rental property, modular construction makes the process quicker, more predictable, and more affordable. Vacation modular homes can be built in a wide variety of styles and designs.

Multi- Family Modular Homes

Modular home builders have come up with new guideline in modular construction and that is to create multi- family modular homes. This type of dwelling answers the issues on home and land ownership of many families. Multi- family modular homes are further divided to different classifications. These homes are namely called the duplexes, triplexes, town houses and apartments.

In case you still have question about modular homes, 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

Topic: Modular Homes

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