Both types of homes enjoy the efficiencies and cost savings associated with factory built homes. All homes are computer designed for the utmost in accuracy. Both styles are built to stringent building codes with constant in house inspections plus third party government inspections. All our homes are very energy efficient and structurally superior to "stick-built" homes. (remember they have to be transported down the highway) Modulars and manufactured homes are probably the safest home to be in during an earthquake as they are subjected to equivalent stress just going down the road.

Manufactured homes are also know as mobile homes, sectionals, double wides, triple wides, and single wides. (sorry we don’t use the "T" word) They are built to a federal construction safety standards act of 1976. (also know as the HUD code) They generally have a permanent steel frame with attached running gear, are designed to be blocked on grade and skirted, and carry a title.

In colder climates, it is recommended that the homes be placed on something frost free like cement piers, crawlspaces, engineered slabs, or basements. Manufactured homes are completely self contained with furnace, water heater, ducts, plumbing, insulation, etc. They are designed to be set on blocks but can be adapted to crawlspaces, and basements. Federal law requires the steel frames be left in tact. If a dealer removes the frame, you may be liable for a fine.

Modulars, also known as pre fabs, are built to conventional home codes, like UBC, NEC, UMC, Etc., yet they are built high above the standard to withstand the rigors of transportation. Modulars are specifically designed for full basement applications but can be adapted to many others.

Most modular buyers arrange for their plumbing and heating needs to be met by the local contractors, but, furnace and water heater packages are available in some brands of modular homes.

Custom built modulars offer the same amenities as stick built homes. If you see it in a lumber yard, chances are its available in some form in a modular. Modular manufacturers, with the aid of computer design, can now design and build bi-level, tri-level, quadsectionals, 1 ½ story, 2 story, and of course, the ranch style homes.

We at R & J Home Center handle two of the finest brands of modulars in the Midwest; Wisconsin and Schult. We are confident we can find a brand and floorplan that will meet your needs and budget. Contact us today for more information.