What to Do When Looking for a Michigan Modular Home Builder

Posted by Legendary Homes on September 25, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

You need to plan well before you choose a Michigan modular home builder. It is good to take some time to choose a builder than investing on property which will cause problem in future. You have right to get for what you invest. Buying or building a modular home is not just a transaction but your investment for a better future.

Research about the Modular Home Builder

Making research on modular home builders in Michigan is first and important thing you need to do before choosing a builder. You can get list of modular home builders from websites or local newspaper. Make research on projects they have completed, ongoing projects and future projects. If possible visit the buildings or projects they have completed and get customers response about the builder.

Check Certification of the Modular Home Builder

While checking reputation of modular home builder, confirm for certification and the membership in certified professional such as ISO certification, membership in builders association, etc. This will help you filter reputed and quality modular home builders from your list. It is very important to know the builders qualification or certification before you choose a builder.

Visit Modular Home Builder’s office

Visit your modular home builder’s office two or more time, examine the builder’s office premises, office address, and verify the phone number. Nowadays most of the modular home builders hold cell phone or mobile phone. You get them verified by visiting their office. If possible ask for reference and contact details of customers who are using the service of company or used the service.

Talk to Your Modular Home Builder

If you are contended with other such criteria of the modular home builder, very next initiative you should take is to sit and talk with your builder. While communicating with them, never give them hint or idea that you have other modular home builder in your list. Chat like you are going to invest or buy property from them. They will explain you details and price that can you need to invest for buying. Ask more questions about builder’s track record, construction process, process or payment and so on. Similarly have a chat with other builders in your list and choose the builder who offers best for you. Never compromise with price and quality. Some modular home builders may quote you high price but will be able to provide your dream home.

Remember, communication is a golden key to settle a successful deal midst you and your builder. You should flag up the problems or clear any doubts and discuss it with your builder rather than “hoping for the best”!

Talk to Existing or Previous Customers of the Modular Home Builder

Check whether customers who bought home or property from the modular home builder are satisfied by building condition. One or more complaints don’t mean company is not reputed or company is bad, especially when company is in the field for longer period.

After choosing your builder, you can continue with documentation procedures. Ensure that you get the things and offers made by builder during your meeting or interview in written. You need to seek lawyer’s assistance before you sign the contract. You can renegotiate before you sign the contractor. If the price or offer made by builder do not suits your need or budget, don’t worry, you can contact other builder. Remember, once you signed the contract, you are liable to follow the rules and condition in the contract.

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What it Take To Hire a Modular Home Builder

Posted by Legendary Homes on September 24, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Modular Home Builder Builds High Quality Home

Modular Home in Michigan

A modular home builder can bring good vibes to your home buying and building experience. He can provide a dwelling where huge investment is being paid well. He can also provide a place where a comfortable living is given to its owners. The most striking advantage of hiring a modular home builder is acquiring a house with its many positive turn around.

Modular homes are realized to give a number of advantages to both the buyer and the builder. But hiring the right modular home builder can produce even more benefits. Home builders can give big savings, faster construction and high quality and energy efficient modular homes.

Modular Home Builder Gives Big Savings

Finding a less expensive alternative for traditional homes is the key factor why modular homes are built. Home dealers provide floor plans that are cost efficient. These houses are built of securing big discounts in bulk buying of construction materials, and lesser material losses. In modular construction, labor costs are lower because of well- trained workers are given properly, leaving them to give more productivity by the end of the day. Delays caused by adverse weather, theft and vandalism that may eat more expenses are prevented by organized construction process.

Faster Construction is the Modular Home Builder’s Game

Compared to a traditional house, a modular home is faster to build. A universal modular home with no major customization can be completed in just four to six weeks. A complex floor plan can take more than six weeks to create. The time to be taken in installing exterior finishes is also considered in the construction process. This may only take a couple of days, but if porch, deck or garage is to be added it may eat another week. A modular home builder who is experienced in modular housing knows the different time frame of each floor plan. So it is nice to find a modular home builder with this trait.

Modular Home Builder Produces High Quality Home

An important advantage in hiring a suitable modular home builder is if he had built plenty of high quality modular homes. Experienced and excellent dealers have the right and highly supervised team, advanced technologies and equipments, superior quality materials, and construction skills that meet or even is more than the standards set by the local and state housing department. Superior performance modular homes have increased insulation rate and foundations that withstand any dangerous threat like earthquakes and floods.

A modular home builder dealer gives him ample time to provide not only the best for his clients but also for the construction materials. He is in charge of protecting and keeping the construction materials and products in a secure place.

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Designing and Constructing the Precast Concrete for Modular Homes

Posted by Legendary Homes on September 21, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Precast concrete construction is a method of prefabricating concrete in discrete elements and erecting and incorporating them by crane into their final position in the building structure.

Two most common methods used in modular home construction are the precast concrete and the poured concrete. Precast concrete is done off site and transported to site while poured concrete is done and completed on site. Choice is determined by site access, availability of local precasting facilities, the standard of finishes and design requirements.

Design and Detailing of Precast Concrete

The design and planning phases of a precast concrete are among the most crucial for its success. The entire design and construction procedure for the building must be worked out in advance of the first pour and factored into the design of each panel including size, detailed set-out of services, lifting and temporary bracing inserts, and lifting procedures (erection sequence, crane positions and lateral bracing).

The building should be designed specifically for the construction method. Effective planning requires continuous involvement and interaction between every member of the design and construction team from design to completion.

Construction of Precast Concrete

Precast concrete is carried out in a controlled environment to avoid weather related variables. This minimizes waste and delivers the highest level of quality assurance in the range of finishes and dimensional accuracy. It also reduces on-site materials storage and waste.

Controlled pouring environments in the factory also reduce precast concrete curing times through the use of temperature control and advanced mix design, including low water to cement ratios. They can reduce the amount of cement required to achieve adequate strength to withstand transport and erection loads. Tilting casting tables are also beneficial because the greatest structural loads for precast concrete occur during lifting, transport and erection.

Precast concrete construction allows the use of high quality formwork including vibrating casting tables and accurate positioning of inserts (lifting points and structural steel), insulation, services (plumbing and electrical conduits), openings, flashings and termite barriers. Similar levels of quality assurance are difficult or more expensive to achieve on site — particularly on smaller projects.

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Steps in Erecting an Insulated Precast Foundation for Modular Homes

Posted by Legendary Homes on August 26, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Insulated precast foundation offers durable, flexible solutions for floors, walls and even roofs in every type of domestic construction, from single- wide modular homes to multi-storey modular homes.

Common production methods of insulated precast foundation include tilt-up (poured on site) and precast (poured off site and transported to site). Each method has advantages and disadvantages and choice is determined by site access, availability of local facilities, required finishes and design demands.

In this article we are going to discuss the step by step process of how an insulated precast foundation is erected or installed in a modular home.

Planning of Insulated Precast Foundation.

The manufacturer or general contractor of your modular home will require details about soil conditions, the excavation and the structure’s design, and must receive approved drawings before the construction or installation of insulated precast foundation can begin.

Code Acceptance of Insulated Precast Foundation.

Designs that use insulated precast foundation walls should be submitted for pre-approval with the building permit application. Precast concrete manufacturers are generally required to provide engineering and energy performance documentation to builders to facilitate the acceptance and approval of the permit by local building departments.

Arrange Crane Access.

Modular home contractors make necessary arrangements for a crane and crane access to the site. Usually the crane is from other companies. However there are general contractors or manufacturers who got their own crane to save time and money.

Prepare Insulated Precast Foundation Base.

The interesting part in the process is the preparation of the site. General contractors will instruct workers to prepare the site by excavating the site and prepare a six to twelve inch gravel bed over the drain pipe, for bearing and drainage. They ensure that gravel base is level to provide an even surface for the floor joist installation.

Place and Assemble Panels.

A crane is used for lifting and placing precast concrete panels, which are then sealed and bolted together. Apply a waterproofing material if required by code or desired.

Pour Slab and Install floor Insulated Precast Foundation System.

Once insulated precast foundation panels are assembled, modular construction team will pour the basement slab. Floor joists are then installed above the foundation to provide bracing before backfilling foundation walls.

Backfill.

Once braced by the slab and floor system, the insulated precast foundation can be backfilled. General contractors are following guidelines for backfilling to make sure that the foundation is not open for harm.

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Rules and Regulation for Septic System installation In a Modular Home

Posted by Legendary Homes on July 26, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Everything that is installed or placed in a modular home follows a certain rule. The rules and regulation in having a septic system also pursue rules and regulations. These rules and regulations enhances the quality of the system and ensures that each subcontractors perform their work properly.

Size of the Septic Tank

Again, regulations vary, but in many areas a minimum tank size of 1,000 gallons is required in most residential applications. This requirement can change or increase if the modular home is large or contains more than three or four bedrooms.

Location of the Septic Tank to the Modular Home

As a general rule, the septic tank should be placed a minimum of 5 to 10 feet from the foundation of the structure. In reference to some state regulations, a distance of 15 feet between foundation and septic tank is required if the home has a basement while the Uniform Plumbing Code recommends a standard distance of 10 feet.

Distance of the Septic Tank to the Modular Home

Environmental Protection Agency regulations require the septic tank be located a minimum of 50 feet away from any water-supply well. In many areas, this same minimum distance is required for streams, ponds, lakes or springs. Most septic tanks are buried 12 to 24 inches below the surface. General guidelines are tanks must be buried at least 6 inches below the surface.

Design of the Septic System for a Modular Home

Counties are being encouraged in most states to create standard rules and regulations for the design of septic systems of a modular home. This often allows for the licensing of designers who specialize in septic design and hold state or county licenses. In some places on the other hand only professional engineers are allowed to submit designs.

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Requirements Needed To Build A Modular Home Basement

Posted by Legendary Homes on July 9, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Many modular home owners build their modular home basement to have an additional space. The basement is typically designed and realized for living areas such as storage rooms, recreation rooms or extra bedrooms. At crucial circumstances like the coming of tornadoes and other storms, the basement can provide a shelter for the family. Among these functions, the modular home basement offers other advantages that can give more savings to the homeowner.

Building of Modular Home on a Poured Basement

If your existing modular house needs restoration or any renovations, you may consider adding a modular home basement. However before that, you need to consider what are the necessary requirements in adding a basement to your modular property.

Plans for the Modular Home Basement

One of the basic requirements for the construction modular home basement is the plan or layout which will depict what kind of living space will be seen in the basement. Will it require a new bedroom? Will it house a recreation area where family members can watch and play their favorite sport? Do you have a theme that could reflect what design you wish to implement in the basement? All these questions will be summed up to create an effective plan.

Budget Needed for Modular Home Basement

Adding a basement is also included in your budget. If you think that installing a modular home basement is less expensive, think again. The cost of building a basement can sometimes flare up to a price like the modular home itself. The high cost of basement for modular homes is attributed to the fact that a modular home is heavier that a conventional house.

Homeowners will pay per square foot to finish a modular home basement. Basic remodeling tasks like repainting of basement cost close to $60 per square foot. The cost of modular home basement construction can increase if the project includes advanced materials like high- end flooring and wall coverings. Plumbing and lighting fixtures can also influence the price of building a basement.

Permits for Modular Home Basement

Before starting the work on a basement for a modular home, proper building permits from the city or county must be obtained. The general contractor or the modular home builder will be responsible to provide the details of the basement and the modular home when applying for the permit. Fees and inspection will then be included in the application of building permits so be aware if your general contractor will ask you on this.

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The Value of Poured Basement Insulation in Adrian, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on June 22, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Poured basement insulation is rather challenging in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating concrete basement walls. Below grade concrete foundation walls are very col and damp. If you were to insulate the walls with regular fiberglass batt insulation it is very likely that a mold problem would develop.

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There are two critical factors in determining how much heat you’ll keep in your home to achieve an excellent poured basement insulation. The first is the difference in temperature between the inside and the outside of the building. As you’d expect, the greater the difference the greater the heat loss. The second factor is the degree of heat retention in your walls, floors and ceilings. To keep things relatively simple, we will focus on heat retention in the walls.

Poured Basement Insulation: Difference in Temperature

Imagine a 20′ x 30′ x 8′ high basement with 8″ [20cm] thick concrete walls and 2′ exposed (above grade). If the temperature inside is 70°F and the temperature outside is 20°F , the heat loss through just the 2′ exposed portion of the wall is 15,625 BTUs per hour (370,000 BTUs per day). Let’s further imagine that the house is located in a cold winter climate where frost extends 2′ below grade. This means that the 2′ above grade and the 2′ in the frost zone will all essentially be exposed to the

The entire area above the frost line is subject to huge heat losses. Below the frost line, heat loss is significant but not as extreme. 2′ Above Grade 2′ Above Frost Line, Below Grade 4′ Below Frost LineKevin Spaulding Page 2 Miles Supply, Barre, VT 20°F outdoor temperature. The 4′ [1.2m] that is below the frost line will be exposed to a relatively balmy ground temperature of 50°F. With the upper 4′ [1.2m] of the basement wall exposed to 20°F and the bottom 4′ exposed to 50° F, the total heat loss through the cement walls would be 43,750 BTUs per hour (1,050,000 BTUs per day!). This equates to over four cords of oak or sugar maple firewood (at 20% moisture content) to warm only the basement over three winter months.

Poured Basement Insulation: Heat Retention inside the House

The R-Value of a material is a measure of its thermal resistance. The higher the number, the greater the resistance and the better the insulating value. There are a number of materials used in home construction that have very low R-Values.

R-Values are cumulative. For example, if you were to insulate a wall with R-11 fiberglass batt and sheath it with ½” [1.3cm] sheets of Thermax™ and ½” [1.3cm] sheetrock, the total R-Value would be 14.75. The minimum insulation (R-Value) recommended by the Department of Energy for horizontal below grade surfaces in cold climates is R-10 to R-15.

If you are building your house, you have the advantage of being able to insulate properly right from the start. There are many excellent methods for creating a well insulated basement.

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Vital Parts of the Modular Home Basement

Posted by Legendary Homes on June 21, 2014 in Insulated Pre-Cast Foundations, Modular Home Builder, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Considered to be the most preferred type of modular home foundation, modular home basement has gained itself certain evolutions and popularity. Some even claim that they prefer basement over any other foundations for any type of dwelling. Basements have been noted to bring a number of benefits such as extending the square footage of the modular home. It is also built to support the home.

Building of Modular Home Basement

Modular home owners built their basements to have new space for living areas such as recreation rooms or extra bedrooms. They also see the modular home basement as a protection whenever there are tornadoes and other storms. From a financial stand point, using a basement as the modular home foundation may add value to the property.

Just so everyone thought modular home basement consists of many vital features that serve their distinct roles to make a quality and sturdy basement. Footers and runners are among those features of basements that provide additional support to the modular home.

Modular Home Basement: Footers

A footer is usually found in the construction of modular home basements. Experts say that it is a pre- foundation tool of the basement as the creation of a footer is usually the first step of completing a foundation. Footer also supports the structure of the modular home as it is built following the home’s dimension.

Footers are shallow ditch that is consist with poured concrete. The ditch then serves as a underpin for the blocks or slab foundation.

Modular Home Basement: Runners

In modular home basement construction, runners and footers serve the same purpose. The only difference of runners is having a vertical or horizontal trenches rather than having a perimeter. The trenches hold a wooden frame that is sunk, covered, and then leveled with concrete. However runners are not usually utilized because it is expensive and eats more construction time.

Additionally, a modular home on a basement is usually installed using a crane and hiring one and a crane operator is expensive, which can supercharge the cost of building a modular home foundation. Its building process and quality will also be checked if they conform with the building codes. Basements can be installed to single wide to triple wide modular homes.

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Factors Affecting The Manufactured Home Price in Jackson, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on June 11, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

How much is the manufactured home price? What are included in the price sheets of manufactured homes in Jackson? Are there any factors that influences the cost?

A manufactured home is a factory build house that serves to be a good investment for many residents in the United States. It is a comfortable and affordable living place for everyone. Today, looking for a good and durable one can lead you to several price range.

There are different factors that influences the manufactured home price in Jackson, Michigan. It can be the dimension or style of the home. It can also be the location where the house is going to be erected. And sometimes, the economy may trigger a change in the cost of a standard manufactured home in any region of the United States.

Style of Manufactured Home

Manufactured homes nowadays are not just the typical one box home we once knew. There are a number of designs available in every region especially in Michigan. Each design or style has their own price. A standard manufactured home has a price range that runs not higher than a hundred thousand dollars. The luxurious and more modified ones can have a price higher than $300,000.

Dimension of a Manufactured Home

When the home is wider or bigger, its price is also deemed to become higher. Most manufacturers determined the cost of a manufactured home per square foot. According to the Census.gov, the average cost of standard manufactured homes per square foot is $40 to $45 dollars.

Location Affects the Manufactured Home Price

Each region or state in the United States have different rules when it comes with the manufactured home price. In Jackson, Michigan for example, you can find a home dealer or home builder with almost the same price range. Some may provide lower price range but produce high quality manufactured homes.

When you placed your manufactured home in the mountains, sometimes manufacturers charged higher for the transport and delivery services.

Economy vs. Manufactured Home Price

Lastly, one of the important factor that affects the manufactured home price is the economy of the United States. When the economy is in peril, it is expected that prices of many commodities rises. And that does not leave manufactured homes.

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Top Ranked Modular Home Manufacturers in Jackson, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on June 4, 2014 in General Contractor, Modular Home Builder, Modular Homes with No Comments Yet

Modular home manufacturers are just lurking around in Michigan but one of the best manufacturers in Jackson, Michigan is the Redman Homes. The company have been producing quality built modular homes for years now. It serves with clients eager to own a home through affordable housing. Redman Homes is one of the manufacturers who provide many services and advantages to its customers. These services are the key factors why working with them is one of wise decision you could make.

Modular Home Model suitable for Jackson, Michigan

Modular Home Manufacturers: Numerous Floor Plans and Design

Just like any other modular home manufacturers, Redman Homes have different modular floor plans and design. Home buyers can choose between the single story, two story, and multi box modular home design. Home buyers also privileged to modify the exterior and interior features of whatever floor plan they have chosen. With the online design tool provided by Redman Homes, each home buyer can make their own design even before meeting the home dealer or any subcontractor in Jackson, Michigan. They can integrate the design they prefer for the Masters bedroom, kitchen or the bathroom. They can also have a basement for their modular homes.

Modular Home Manufacturers: Affordable Modular Home Designs

The nature of building a modular home is rooted from affordability and efficiency. Manufacturers of modular homes in Jackson have been making cost efficient modular homes for their customers. Redman Homes is also one of the manufacturers that give credit to the budget of each home buyer. If the buyer cannot pay in cash, the company helps in the application of modular home loan to their trusted modular financing lenders. Redman Homes is among those modular home manufacturers who build less expensive modular homes because they see to it that each modules are made from natural and inexpensive materials. They also hire few but trained workmen to perform every tasks in the construction process. Branded as one of the best, the company has lesser construction wastes and has not allowed costly delays interfere with there work in the entire process.

Modular Home Manufacturers: High Quality Modular Homes

Quality is always the end result of every building process. That is why top ranked modular home manufacturers like Redman Homes have been working hard to ensure that each modules they build to erect a modular is of great value. The method or solutions applied in each phase of the construction process are guaranteed to meet or exceed the building codes set by the regional or state housing law. Usage of high quality materials is one of the key factors of Redman Homes in having a superior and durable performance modular home.

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