Manufactured houses have often been taxed as vehicles throughout the years. This resulted in very low property taxes for mobile home owners. Manufactured and modular homes differ from site built homes in that the former do not need a continuous below grade perimeter foundation. Instead, manufactured and modular homes are typically prefabricated at a remote site and then affixed to a generally above ground foundation, or are placed on frost piers that extend below grade, or are placed on block piers that are placed on base pads. Manufacturers must comply with national, State, and local building codes. A typical manufactured home will withstand up to 125 mph winds.

Manufacturers of modular houses have many design plans in which to choose. Most factories allow for modification of these plans, allowing you to design your dream home. Manufactured and modular homes are also built in a controlled environment and inspected daily by an on-site HUD inspector. So if you haven't seen our 864 to 5,000 square feet custom homes you're in a for a big surprise. Manufactured housing, one of the sub-categories of factory-built housing, is sometimes used as the generic term for all types of factory-built housing.

Modular houses are built in sections inside a factory, delivered to the building site, placed on a foundation, and assembled; manufactured homes are all-in-one units built on a steel frame, and can be moved from one location to another. Modular homes must conform to all state, regional and local codes for the site at which they'll be located and their completion is overseen by local building inspectors, while manufactured homes are only required to conform to the national HUD code. Modular homes are pre-fabricated in a factory and assembled onsite. Modular homes, unlike log homes, are made with steel frames and all the aluminum siding you can dream of. Modular homes follow the same regional housing codes that on-site homes must abide by.

Modular houses are every bit as attractive and comfortable as traditionally built homes, and may even cost less. Most consumers order a modular house and let the manufacturer complete it on their property. Modular homes require minimal construction after delivery to the homeowner's property and can be finished in as little as two weeks. The houses are highly energy efficient, built to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour, and elevated to protect against future storm damage.