Advantages

Cost Effective

		Depending on the region of the country, construction cost per square foot for a new manufactured home averages 10 to 35 percent less than a comparable site-built home.
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Built for Quality

		All aspects of the construction process are controlled.
		The weather doesn't interfere with construction and cause delays.
		All technicians, craftsman and assemblers work as a team and are professionally supervised.
		Inventory is better controlled and materials are protected from theft and weather-related damage.
		All construction materials, as well as interior finishes and appliances, are purchased in volume for additional savings.
		All aspects of construction are continually inspected.
		All homes meet stringent Federal HUD quality standards.

Amenities

		Floor plans are available that range from basic to elaborate, with vaulted or tray ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens, walk-in closets, and bathrooms with recessed tubs and whirlpools.
		A variety of exterior siding is available including metallic, vinyl, wood or hardboard. In some cases, home buyers can also opt for stucco exteriors.
		Most homes have pitched roofs with shingles and gabled ends. Design features such as bay windows are also available.
		Awning, skirting (enclosures around the crawl space), patio covers, decks, site-built garages and permanent foundations are available upgrades.
		In many cases, the home can be customized to meet the needs of the customer.

Safety

		The building materials in today's manufactured home are the same as those used in a site-built home.
		The homes are engineered for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region where they are sold.
		Manufactured homes may be one of the safest housing choices available today because of federal laws requiring smoke detectors, escape windows, and limited combustible materials around furnaces, water heaters and kitchen ranges.
		Properly installed homes can withstand 120-130 mph 3-second wind gusts in areas prone to hurricanes.