Why are manufactured and modular homes so much less expensive than site-built homes? Is it because of poorer quality?
They are built as well as — if not better than — site-built homes. Even the type of kiln-dried lumber used favors manufactured homes. Both manufactured, modular and site-built homes use pre-hung windows, doors, siding and roof-truss systems. Manufactured and modular houses, because they are built in a factory environment, are carefully controlled and built economically. All the materials are gathered in quantity, avoiding extra handling and middleman mark-ups. They’re stored indoors, out of the weather, which preserves quality and reduces waste and loss. A factory environment eliminates site vandalism, weather delays, material shortage and shipment delays.
