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Modular homes are built in factories benefiting from the assembly line production process. The factories purchase large quantities of lumber, sheet rock, carpet, paint, and other building supplies. As a result, they pay less for the materials they use. Labor is used with maximum efficiency as skilled craftsman move between workstations on the factory floor.The highest qualityModular houses are built in a modern, climate controlled environment. Every module is precision engineered for trouble-free structural durability. Quality control is maintained by constant inspection throughout the construction process. Also, to insure a safe and secure trip to your property, modular homes are built exceptionally well using high quality materials. Typically, 20% to 30% more lumber is used in the framing of the module units. Most factories GLUE , nail or screw the components of the home together.Peace of mindBuying a modular home gives you peace of mind – you don’t have to worry about: The “I need more money” line.The home owner’s worst nightmare – the job’s half finished and your builder tells you he or she is over budget and needs more money. Factory-built houses come at a guaranteed price, without cost overruns. The vanishing builder. Everyone knows someone who’s had this problem. You don’t want an unfinished house slowly rotting away in the rain. When you buy modular, you get your finished house product ready for installation. The pre-soaked house. Maybe you like your jeans pre-washed, but you don’t want your Lewiston developments to come that way! A site-built house, open to the rain, can cause your wood to warp or swell. Modular houses are built in controlled environments under the factory roof and are shipped in weather-proofed wrapping. The unexpected un-inspected house. How do you know the quality you’re getting with a site-built house? Modular homes are thoroughly inspected before they leave the factory. A quality control process provides 100% assurance that your home has been inspected for code compliance and quality workmanship. In-plant inspectors in cooperation with independent inspection agencies inspect the home on behalf of your state and local government.