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What type of construction is used in making a modular home?
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Permanent Modular Construction (PMC) is used in building a modular home. It involves completing most aspects of construction in advance, ahead of the building site. These buildings are made in a controlled factory setting and delivered as modules which are later assembled on the final site of the building. The self-assembles, components, or in othe
What kind of foundations do modular houses have?
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A modular house has the same type of foundation as a traditional site-built house. A person can choose from crawl space, piers, and basement or even choose a raised slab foundation. Most common modular houses will have cement and wood as foundation materials. Many times, modular houses are also designed to safely sit on a basement or a perimeter fo
What are the advantages of modular houses over a typical site-built construction?
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Cost is one of the biggest advantages of a modular house over a traditional site-built house. A modular home costs less than a site-built home. Apart from cost, the construction time of modular homes is much faster as these homes are built in a climate-controlled environment. Some manufacturers claim that modular homes can reduce the time taken for