The Manufactured Housing Forums

Ask the dealer to show you the list of materials for each type house(ie mod/manuf). The extra costs for the mod upgrade may be recovered at resale time and maybe peace of mind. The key differences are hidden because the mod is built to city/state codes. Sheetrock/roofing/upgraded appliances/siding/f...

It may make a difference if you plan to add on to the building. Structually, the cement wall foundation would be better off than the individual support posts and may help keep the tape and texture walls from showing any cracks. There may be some key structual differences between offframe and on fram...

Purchased a Patriot bluebonnet Mockingbird fully modular home. It has been a couple years now and the fit and finish is still impressive. Very energy efficient and the quality of work has exceeded stick built homes in my area. It is a Patriot of Texas product.

Probably need to research the brand/model and condition of each to determine how much additional money would need to be spent for the unknowns after move in. I would probably go for the newer model since it may be more energy efficient and require less maintenance. Newer models may have vinyl window...

I purchase the Patriot Bluebonnet series Mockingbird home from Patriot of Texas. Hardi Siding was my choice and it has been a year since it was installed and it looks very nice. It should also hold up well to the elements. I installed a standalone garage and the siding matches very nicely. There are...