Are Factory-Built Homes Of Superior Quality?
Factory-built modular construction is invariably a superior product to what can be built in the field. When factory construction of a home has begun, quality control inspections cover every detail from floor framing to final paint. The skilled workers assembling the home each perform specific tasks in the construction. Because a certain worker will only perform one specific function, he essentially is an expert whose work is of the highest quality. No corners can be cut in the building process. Modular homes are over built by the manufacturers because of the movements that the structure must endure prior to it being set on the foundation. The materials used in factory built homes are the same or better than in a stick built home. The materials used by the factory are protected from the weather so that the framing members are dry during and before construction. Dry lumber during building protects the structure from later defects and imperfections in the walls and ceilings. The quality i
