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Designing Custom Modular Homes in Western PA   Why Build Modular? The Answers are Numerous. Cost - Almost every home built today uses mass-produced factory built components such as floor joists, roof trusses, wallboard, kitchen & bath cabinets and pre-hung windows and doors. As the home building process has evolved, an ever increasing amount of the construction is being completed in the factory. Building components in a factory reduces the cost of expensive on-site labor and provides for more efficient use of materials. Several years ago the National Association of Home Builders sponsored a wood framing competition. It took 148 man hours to assemble a components framed structure, compared with 401 man hours to frame the same house using conventional methods. The modular home generated 13 yards of less scrap while needing 5300 fewer feet of board lumber. The cost savings was approximately 15%. State of the art technology - More sophisticated and powerful equipment means every home is built with square corners and plumb walls. Site builders will often find creative ways to square up corners and walls during framing. Climate Control - Black mold is a common problem in many houses these days. Most site built homes will be rained on numerous times before the roof goes on. The lumber gets saturated leading to mold and warping problems. Factory built homes do not encounter these issues, nor do they experience construction slowdowns due to weather related problems. Quality Control - Modular homes are subject to far more inspections than site built homes. At each stage of production, from framing to finish work, there are quality control experts with check lists to ensure the workmanship quality of the new home. Apex Factory With over 140 different homes plans, you will have no shortage when it comes to designs for your new home. Please visit some of or floor plans for our most economical line of homes. Our Alpine Series combines the same high quality found in all of our homes with more economical price points for the cost conscience. Check out our Alpine Series Floor Plans to choose from the many variations of styles and home lay outs. Perhaps you have a budget that is a little less limited and you are looking to upgrade your living space. Our Apex Series may be more toward your likeing. Please visit our Apex Series Floor Plans to view the many floor plans from Ranch to Chalet Homes.