Modular homes and manufactured homes are both types of prefabricated housing, but there are key differences between the two in terms of construction, regulations, and placement. Here's a breakdown of the differences:
1. **Construction and Building Codes:**
- **Modular Homes:** Modular homes are built in sections or modules within a factory and are constructed to adhere to local building codes for permanent structures. They are transported to the building site and then assembled on a foundation. Modular homes are often considered similar to traditional site-built homes in terms of quality and design flexibility.
- **Manufactured Homes (Mobile Homes):** Manufactured homes, formerly known as mobile homes, are constructed entirely in a factory and are built to a national building code established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These homes are designed to be movable and are often placed in manufactured home communities or on private land.
2. **Transport and Placement:**
- **Modular Homes:** Modular homes are transported to the building site in sections and are typically placed on a permanent foundation, such as a crawl space or basement. They are often integrated into existing neighborhoods and communities.
- **Manufactured Homes:** Manufactured homes are designed to be transported and are usually placed on a steel chassis with wheels. They can be placed on temporary foundations, such as concrete blocks, and are commonly found in manufactured home parks or communities.
3. **Regulations and Zoning:**
- **Modular Homes:** Modular homes are subject to the same zoning and building regulations as traditional site-built homes. They often blend seamlessly into existing neighborhoods and communities.
- **Manufactured Homes:** Manufactured homes are subject to specific zoning regulations and may be restricted to designated manufactured home communities or specific zones within a municipality.
Victoria Lyford
Weichert Realtors Team Metro
828-548-0834
victoria@teammetro.net
1. **Construction and Building Codes:**
- **Modular Homes:** Modular homes are built in sections or modules within a factory and are constructed to adhere to local building codes for permanent structures. They are transported to the building site and then assembled on a foundation. Modular homes are often considered similar to traditional site-built homes in terms of quality and design flexibility.
- **Manufactured Homes (Mobile Homes):** Manufactured homes, formerly known as mobile homes, are constructed entirely in a factory and are built to a national building code established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These homes are designed to be movable and are often placed in manufactured home communities or on private land.
2. **Transport and Placement:**
- **Modular Homes:** Modular homes are transported to the building site in sections and are typically placed on a permanent foundation, such as a crawl space or basement. They are often integrated into existing neighborhoods and communities.
- **Manufactured Homes:** Manufactured homes are designed to be transported and are usually placed on a steel chassis with wheels. They can be placed on temporary foundations, such as concrete blocks, and are commonly found in manufactured home parks or communities.
3. **Regulations and Zoning:**
- **Modular Homes:** Modular homes are subject to the same zoning and building regulations as traditional site-built homes. They often blend seamlessly into existing neighborhoods and communities.
- **Manufactured Homes:** Manufactured homes are subject to specific zoning regulations and may be restricted to designated manufactured home communities or specific zones within a municipality.
Victoria Lyford
Weichert Realtors Team Metro
828-548-0834
victoria@teammetro.net
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