Average quality manufactured houses meet or exceed manufactured home code requirements. The overall quality of materials and workmanship is average and of standard grade. The front elevation will often have some ornamentation.
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 adequate fenestration with some trim around aluminum windows. Often the exteriors will have a combination of two textures or two colors.
Roof: Engineered trusses and sheathing. Roofs are typically sloped or arched, with front overhang.
Interior Finish: Medium-quality prefinished plywood or hardboard paneling on 2'' x 3'' or 2'' x 4'' studs. Adequate wardrobe closets and storage. Laminated plastic countertops and backsplash. Standard-grade hollow-core doors. Paint-grade, vinyl-covered particleboard or inexpensive wood veneer kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity. Ceiling height is typically 7'-6'' to 8'-0''.
Electrical: Ample number of convenience outlets. Some luminous fixtures in the kitchen and bath areas.
Plumbing: Seven plumbing fixtures and one plumbing rough-in are included in the base cost. The fixtures can include any of the following: lavatory, toilet, tub with shower over, tiled or modular stall shower, kitchen sink, laundry tray and water heater.
Appliances: Appliances are not included in the basic residence cost.
Fireplace: Not included.