What is the difference between a Modular and a Factory Built / Manufactured home?
The main difference between modular homes and manufactured homes (also called factory built homes), is the building code to which each is constructed. Modular homes are built to individual state and local building codes and are designed to be placed permanently on a foundation or crawl space. These homes all have at least a 5/12 roof pitch and smooth finish drywall interiors. Schaff’s modular homes offer maximum flexibility and can be “custom designed” to suit your individual needs. We offer the following types of homes: • Ranch • Bi-level • Split-level • T-Ranch • Two story • Cape Cod Manufactured homes are built to federal government standards, as set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The homes are usually built on a steel frame, intended to stay under the home when it is sited and can be set onto a basement or crawl space. The roof pitch is more shallow (3/12), but most manufactured homes have options that will allow for an increased roof pitch and smooth fin
