Fair quality manufactured houses are designed to meet standard manufactured home code requirements. The overall quality of materials and workmanship, while average, will be relatively plain in finish and appearance. The floor plan is usually simple, with plumbing wet wall on a single outside wall.
Foundation: Setup on steel or concrete piers.
Frame: Medium-weight steel beam undercarriage with outriggers and cross members.
Floor Structure: Wood floor joists with particleboard or plywood decking, waterproofing and insulation.
Floor Cover: Floor cover is not included in the basic residence cost.
Exterior Wall: 2'' x 4'' studs with limited standard fenestration with little ornamentation.
Roof: Engineered trusses and sheathing. Roofs are typically low-pitched, arched or sloped, with minimal overhang on front elevation.
Interior Finish: Low-quality prefinished plywood paneling, printed hardboard or thin, paper-veneered drywall on 2'' x 3'' or 2'' x 4'' studs. Small wardrobes. Laminated plastic countertops and backsplash. Standard-grade hollow-core doors. Paint-grade or vinyl-covered particleboard kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity. Ceiling height is typically 7'-6'' to 8'-0''.
Electrical: Minimum number of convenience outlets. Low-cost lighting fixtures.
Plumbing: Six plumbing fixtures and one plumbing rough-in are included in the base cost. The fixtures can include any of the following: lavatory, toilet, tub, tub with shower over, kitchen sink and water heater. All fixtures are usually located along one side of the house (wet wall) with minimal runs.
Appliances: Appliances are not included in the basic residence cost.
Fireplace: Not included.