Synopses & Reviews
Home buyers and house architects agree: the most exciting things on the housing market today are modular homes. They can be built and reach move-in condition in just a few weeks, and they offer a host of customizing possibilities.
Now Andy Gianino, founder and president of The Home Store, the largest dealer of modular homes in the northeast, has written a comprehensive handbook for prospective modular home buyers. The book is packed with everything you need to know about buying and building a modular home--or a modular addition to your existing home.
Gianino dispels the misconceptions about the limitations of modular homes and shows potential buyers that a modular home can be as good as, if not better than, houses built with traditional stick-frame construction. Then he gets down to the nitty-gritty: choosing a dealer, working with a general contractor, selecting a floor plan, choosing the customized details, even planning the landscaping around the house. Throughout the book the emphasis is on top-quality materials and cost-effective measures to ensure that the buyer gets their dream home at a great price. What's more, this book is equally useful for anyone already in the modular business or looking to get in as a dealer, manufacturer, designer, or specialized general contractor.
Illustrated throughout with a 16-page full-color insert, plus a host of house plans, The Modular Home shows home buyers how going modular can expand their choices, save time, save money, and prove to be more durable than conventionally built houses.
Review
"If you are thinking of 'going modular,' this could be your primer: it covers all the steps of the process and features a 16-page color insert that helps you visualize the possibilities." -Library Journal
"For those who are thinking of buying or building a new home, The Modular Home...is well worth a look." -Spokesman Review
"...is a one-stop resource for those looking to tap into the newest trend of modular homes..." -Los Angeles Daily News
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This comprehensive handbook illustrates the ins and outs of this popular building option.
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Modular homes are the perfect solution if you want to build a high-quality, customized home without undue expense or hassle. In this informative guide, Andrew Gianino helps you make the best choices throughout the modular building process, with suggestions for everything from choosing the right dealer and contractor to setting the specs, price, and schedule. Whether you re looking for a cozy Victorian or want to add a personal touch to a wide ranch, there s a modular home that will fit your tastes, lifestyle, and budget.
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Are you thinking about buying and building a modular home or addition? This comprehensive handbook covers everything you need to know, from choosing a dealer and working with a general contractor to selecting a floor plan, choosing customized details, and even planning the landscaping around the house. The emphasis is on top-quality materials and cost-effective measures to ensure that you get your dream home at a great price. Illustrated throughout and including a host of house plans, The Modular Home shows you exactly how to achieve the modular house you want.
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Modular Homes Come Out of the Box
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Modular Homes Come Out of the Box
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Modular Homes Come Out of the Box
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Modular Homes Come Out of the Box
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Modular Homes Come Out of the Box
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Modular Homes Come Out of the Box
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Why Build Modular?
2 Selecting a Dealer
3 Designing a Home
4 Specifications and Features
A Modular Home Gallery
5 Selecting a General Contractor
6 Finding and Preparing a Building Lot
7 The General Contractor's Responsibilities
8 Building a Modular Addition
9 Financing a Modular Home
10 Warranty Service
11 Building on Schedule
Resources
Index