Prefab Home: Modular Log Home
Building a modular log home requires the same construction specifications as a traditional home. The benefits are that your home can be completed in days or weeks in comparison of waiting for months as is the case with other homes. They are an economical and sound choice for residential living.
In fact, many persons in America are turning to modular log homes as their home of choice. The number one reason is cost. It costs the manufacturer a lot less to build and the manufacturer in turn charges less to the homeowner. The manufacturer saves on materials as they are bought in bulk, and because of precise measurements there is minimal waste incurred. These make the homes affordable and desirable.
Which would you prefer, sod or log? While colonists were using sod, Scandinavians appeared in America in the 1700’s and brought with them the knowledge of building log houses. Thus the log home was born. Colonists quickly made the switch and log homes replaced sod housing across America.
Today’s modular homes are better by far. They are modern and have every convenience of a traditional home, and perhaps may even be better equipped. With a traditional home most carry a cookie cutter theme, with design based on era, culture, or location. Not so with a modular home, each one is unique in that you get to advise exactly how you want your home. Working with a designer you get to create your perfect home.
The homes are actually built inside a building to your specifications. This is how you reap additional savings, and receive your completed home so quickly, as there is no time lost on bad weather days. And, you can add to the value of your home just the same as you could with a traditional home.
Steel beams make all the difference in allaying fears of a home with a weak structure. The use of steel makes these homes stronger than a traditional home in standing the test of time. It also ensures that there will be no problem in reassembling the home once it has reached its final destination.
Building a modular log home seems a great choice for a number of reasons. They are cost effective, can be customized to whatever you want, and you can receive and move into your home a lot faster. Financing involves taking out a construction loan, or a construction/perm loan. But all in all, you will be quite pleased and loving the rustic feel of your new home.
For information and tips on green modular homes visit Modular Homes
Andy Zain on October 31st 2009 in Real Estate
