Good quality manufactured houses will generally exceed the minimum manufactured home code requirements. Exterior design and interior finishes will include some detail and ornamentation. Connection seams will be somewhat apparent on multisectional houses.
Foundation: Setup on steel or concrete piers.
Frame: Rigid steel beam undercarriage with outriggers and cross members.
Floor Structure: Wood floor joists with particleboard or plywood decking, waterproofing and insulation.
Floor Cover: Good-quality, medium-weight carpet and vinyl composition tile. Floor cover is not included in the basic residence cost. Use Square Foot Adjustments to add for floor cover.
Exterior Wall: 2'' x 4'' studs. Exterior finish is aluminum, vinyl, plywood or hardboard, sometimes a combination of two. The finish is often in various textures such as horizontal siding and board and batten. Ample fenestration, with aluminum or vinyl windows and a sliding glass door. Exterior finish often will include some ornamentation.
Roof: Engineered truss system and sheathing. Roof slope is typically 3 in 12, with a minimal overhang.
Interior Finish: Good-quality prefinished plywood paneling, natural wood or paper veneer on 2'' x 4'' studs. Large wardrobe closets and ample storage space. Laminated plastic or simulated marble countertops and backsplash. Veneered hollow-core doors. Paint-grade, vinyl-covered particleboard or inexpensive wood veneer kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity. Ceiling typically 8'-0'' high and, where practical, sloped or cathedral with exposed beams.
Electrical: Ample number of convenience outlets. Some fluorescent fixtures in 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.