What is a modular home?
Modular homes are constructed in a climate controlled environment using state of the art engineering and assembly line techniques. Ritz-Craft uses the same brand name building materials and follows the same building code requirements as any local “on-site builder”. State or independent third party inspectors carefully inspect each home they build. Modular homes are shipped to the building site on two or more carriers, erected on the foundation by a qualified set crew, and completed by Breyerwood Homes. Once completed, modular homes are indistinguishable from “on-site built” homes.
Are
modular homes energy efficient?Yes. Both Breyerwood Homes and Ritz-Craft are both partners and are committed to using energy efficient building methods and materials. Their homes are built standard with 2” x 6” exterior walls and R-19 insulation, R-30 blown-in ceiling insulation, warm edge thermopane low-e glass windows, and insulated exterior doors. We also offer an optional florescent lighting package that meets the requirements of ENERGY STAR®. Because Ritz-Craft Homes are built in a climate controlled environment, they tend to be "tighter" and more energy efficient.
How long does it take to build a modular home?
One of the advantages of building a modular home is speed of construction. When Breyerwood Homes places your order it will go into Ritz-Craft’s backlog of homes to be built, which typically runs 5 to 10 weeks. While your home is on order, the site work on your building lot will be completed. On average a modular home consisting of two modules will take about 6 days to build in the factory. After delivery to the site and setting the home on the foundation, it will take about 4 to 8 weeks to finish the home. This time frame depends on the amount of additional site work, such as garages, porches or decks that are to be built. You can move into your new modular home much quicker than a typical site-built home.
Are Ritz-Craft modular homes covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every Ritz-Craft home comes with a full one year limited warranty and starting in 2007, a 10-year structural warranty. Ritz-Craft has a dedicated service department that works with your builder and his staff to provide professional service. In addition, many of the brand name components, such as appliances, shingles and siding used in your home, are covered by separate manufacturer warranties.
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