There are two basic categories: on-site built homes, which include houses, buildings, flats and apartment complexes, etc, and the other category is the manufactured housing category, which includes modular and portable buildings, relocatable homes and mobile homes, like trailers. This article deals with difference between onsite homes, modular and portable buildings and relocatable homes.
Modular Homes:
Modular homes are a part of manufactured housing. Modular homes are like manufactured homes, but there is a slight difference that sets them apart. Modular homes are also what you call factory homes as they are built piece by piece in a controlled environment in a factory and all the parts are then transferred to the site. Some features of a modular home:
• Modular homes are always built to comply with all the state, district and regional building codes. Even though they are built in a different state, they will be made in accordance with the final destination’s building compliances. continue reading…
