What is a modular home?

We're glad you asked! "Modular" can be a bit confusing in today's current market.

Modular homes in the south are a relatively new phenomenon, however in the northern states, they are well established. Why? Simply, the winter weather in the north demands another solution and modular is the obvious choice. Modular homes are constructed under roof, shipped to the site and finished on site, overcoming the vast majority of winter weather problems, while using the same or better materials for construction.

Because they are constructed under roof, in assembly line fashion, they are more square, better inspected, better quality controlled and ... much, much cheaper. Typical labor costs of site built homes can make up 45% - 55% of the cost of building. Modular construction cuts this down to approximately 15%.

Modular homes do bear some similarity to the manufactured home process, yet this is largely where the similarity ends. Be advised though ... while all modular builders must meet state and local codes, there is a vast difference from one builder to another. There's a difference between just meeting a standard and exceeding in ways that make sense and save you, the client, money, time and headaches down the line.

Pratt Homes far, far exceeds the standard. Pratt Homes' standard is to build with real sheetrock, 2x6 exterior wall studs (try to find a site built home with 2x6 wall studs!), and 2x10 floor joists! We insulate our modular homes to meet standards set for the Arctic climates and exceed all standards for the swelering heat of the south. That's monthly electric bill savings for you beyond what you'll save on your monthly payment. Finally, we use architects to design our floorplans who work with our engineers. Our homes are designed just as much for useability and beauty as they are for strength and energy savings.

Pratt Homes' modular homes are placed on a PERMANENT pier and beam foundation with a full concrete block exterior wall (called a stem wall). The comment we often hear is "this looks exactly like a real house". It is a real house, but with A LOT more materials!

With a Pratt Modular home, you give up nothing except extra cost. They meet and in many instances exceed city and state codes and we build them inside (or outside!) city limits.

In today's economy, the truly prudent buyer WILL check out modular ... and Pratt modular leads the way.