The building process begins by engineering the home on a 3D computer system. Our engineers analyze the home to make sure it is structurally sound.

The 3D engineering system interfaces with our order management system to order all of the material needed to build the home.

A typical modular home is comprised of two to four modules. Modular homes are built following local building codes and use proven building techniques. The first step is to build components in our state of the art production facilities and assemble them into three-dimensional modules. We complete most of the exterior and interior of the modules in our plants. On the exterior of the modules we install the windows and most of the siding, shingles and other architectural details. On the inside of the modules we install all of the wiring, plumbing, insulation and sheet rock. After drywalling is complete, we install plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, cabinets, countertops, interior doors and trim.

The modules are loaded onto special trailers and delivered to the job site.

At the job site, the builder coordinates the placement of the modules onto the foundation with a crane. After the modules are in place, the builder seals up the roof. On the outside, the builder assembles the garage components and installs all of the siding, shingles and architectural treatments that were not installed at the plant. On the inside, the builder finishes off the connection between the modules and coordinates installation of carpeting and other miscellaneous items.

QUESTION:
What is the difference between Modular
and Mobile Home Construction?

Mobile Home Construction refers to a building method where the home is built according to a national HUD code instead of the local building code. This code allows mobile homes to be built with different and often lesser quality standards than regular houses. The goal is to provide housing that is more affordable than regular housing. The main disadvantages of mobile homes are that they depreciate in value, they do not qualify for conventional mortgages and insurance costs are higher. The characteristic that is most unique to mobile homes is that the floor is a metal chassis with removable wheels that is used to transport the home to the job site. The only similarities between the two methods of construction are that the homes are built as modules and they are both built in factories.

Many mobile home companies also produce modular homes in the same factory. These modular homes built by mobile home companies are built according to local building codes but often contain the same lesser quality materials and are built with the same lesser quality standards as mobile homes. Wausau Homes does not build mobile homes and only uses high quality materials and standards in our modular homes.

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