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Exceptional quality and value
With all the features of site-built homes but costing up to 35% less, manufactured housing is a great option for today’s home buyer. Add the desirable lifestyle of American Residential mobile home communities, and you’ll have a great home in a great neighborhood.
Exceptional Quality
Today’s manufactured homes* are constructed with quality materials inside and out. From the steel supporting frame that provides exceptional home stability and superior side-wall strength to the weather-resistant exterior siding that serves as an energy-efficient air infiltration barrier, these manufactured homes meet – or even exceed – the quality of site-built homes.
Built to Last
Manufactured homes are built to exacting standards, offering superior strength and reliability. Use of structural graded wood studs in exterior walls ensures long-lasting durability, support and strength. Professional-grade roofing materials are used, complete with manufacturer’s warranty. These are just two examples of the exceptional caliber of construction you can expect from today’s manufactured housing. Click here to see additional quality and safety features of these fine manufactured homes*.
Stringent Specifications
All manufactured homes built in the U.S. are constructed in accordance to the HUD Code, a building code established by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Development. The purpose of the code is to establish a uniform set of construction and performance specifications to ensure the proper design and safety of all manufactured housing. The code covers every aspect of construction of manufactured homes, including mechanicals such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems.
Thorough Inspection Process
Manufactured homes are inspected throughout the construction process, not only by the manufacturer’s inspectors, but also by an independent, third-party inspector. Upon completion of construction, every home receives a certification label certifying that the home has passed one of the most thorough inspection processes in the home building industry and is in full compliance with the HUD code.
Extraordinary Value
Manufactured homes offer extraordinary value for homebuyers, with an average savings of 10% to 35% over comparable site-built homes.
Construction Process
Materials and finishings used to construct manufactured homes are purchased in volume to maximize savings. Plus, the inventory of materials is better managed and controlled and the materials themselves are protected from weather-related damage and the effects of varying humidity levels. Finally, with electrical, plumbing and most other construction processes completed at a single site, scheduling hassles that can slow typical site-built construction are virtually eliminated.
“Green” Housing
The controlled construction environment of mobile homes results in less waste during the building process. In fact, manufactured home construction results in approximately 30% less waste than a comparably-sized site-built home.
Manufactured homes are constructed to HUD code for energy efficiency, translating directly into energy savings for the homeowner. Current features such as insulated floor cavities, cellulose insulation, high efficiency furnaces and air conditioners, whole-house ventilation systems and vented ceiling cavities provide exceptional climate control and meet or exceed industry standards for maximum energy efficiency.
For those seeking even greater energy efficiency, EnergyStar© certified manufactured homes are available through most home manufacturers. These homes are typically 20-30% more energy efficient than standard mobile homes or site-built homes.
Great Financing Options
Competitive mobile home financing programs with below-market interest rates are available with approved credit through our third-party lender. For the latest promotions available through American Residential, please click here.
* The features and specifications listed above relate to new manufactured homes. Not all homes sold by ARC Dealership LLC will offer all of these features and specifications. Please see an ARC sales representative for product details about specific homes.