Excellent quality manufactured houses are similar in both design and appearance to modular constructed houses and to an extent, site-built residences typically found in tract development. Costs for these types of construction will overlap. Manufactured houses at this quality level will exceed minimum requirements of manufactured home codes and will often meet, in part, local building codes.
Foundation: Setup on concrete or steel piers.
Frame: Heavy steel beam undercarriage with outriggers and cross members. The undercarriage is a necessary structural component.
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. Exterior finish is plywood with batts or hardboard sheets. Ample fenestration with aluminum or wood sash windows. Exterior trim could typically consist of brick or stone veneer.
Roof: Engineered truss system and sheathing. Roof slope is typically 3 in 12 to 4 in 12, with a minimum overhang of 16''.
Interior Finish: 2'' x 4'' stud interior walls. Interiors have good tape and textured finished drywall with some paper or vinyl wall covering or natural wood veneer paneling. Good natural wood veneer cabinets and vanities with laminated plastic or simulated marble countertops and backsplash. Veneered hollow-core or raised-panel doors. Walk-in closets or large sliding-door wardrobes. Typical ceiling height is 8'-0''. Ceilings are drywall, textured, and, where practical, may be dropped, sloped or cathedral, and have exposed beams.
Electrical: Numerous convenience outlets. Some recessed fluorescent fixtures in kitchen and bath areas.
Plumbing: Nine plumbing fixtures and one plumbing rough-in are included in the base cost. The fixtures can include any of the following: deluxe whirlpool tub, lavatory, toilet, tub with shower over, tiled or modular stall shower, kitchen sink, laundry tray, water heater and wet bar.
Appliances: Appliances are not included in the basic residence cost.
Fireplace: Not included.