Transcript FACORY TOUR - Hallmark Modular Homes

HALLMARK
MODULAR
HOMES
What is a Hallmark Modular
Home?
A Hallmark Modular
Home is designed,
engineered and built in
the controlled
environment of a modern
factory. It is computer
engineered, constructed
in sections and delivered
to your site, to be erected
on your foundation by a
crane and set crew.
How is a Hallmark Modular
Home built?
Today’s Hallmark Modular Homes are
models of efficiency and quality. The
building process begins at the design
phase. We use state of the art computer
design programs to customize floor plans
and produce drawings and material lists.
Once designed, the building process
begins. This process is similar to what
you’ve seen during the construction of
houses in your neighborhood. However,
since your home is built in a controlled
environment (in-doors) we are able to
use better quality materials, control all
phases of assembly in far greater detail,
build in far greater structural strength
while exceeding typical building code
requirements.
How long does it take to build
a Hallmark Modular Home?
Speed and consistent quality are two of the many advantages
for choosing to purchase a Hallmark Modular Home. On the
average, a home will be factory built and delivered within
six weeks from the order date. During this “waiting” time,
all you site preparations should be completed.
Once the manufacturing process is complete, the unit must be
transported to your home site and placed on the foundation.
Setting a typical home usually only takes a few hours. Your house
is now as much as 85% complete. Final completion is handled by
your local builder/general contractor, or the buyer and includes
connection of utilities to the home and a short list of finish work.
Normally the home can be completed within 30 days.
What is the difference between
a Hallmark Modular Home and
a “manufactured” home?
Manufactured home, sometimes referred to as a mobile home
is constructed to a different building code. This code, the
Federal Construction Safety Standards Act (HUD/CODE),
unlike conventional building codes, requires manufactured
homes to be constructed on a non-removable steel chassis.
Many communities have restrictions on where
manufactured homes can be located. Hallmark Modular
and site-built homes on the other hand, are constructed to
the same building code required by your state, county and
specific locality and therefore are not restricted by building
or zoning regulations. Your new Hallmark Modular Home is
inspected at the assembly plant during each phase of
construction by our in-house Quality Assurance Department
plus designated third party inspectors. Evidence of this
inspection is normally shown by the application of a State
or inspection agency label of approval.
What do Hallmark Modular
Homes look like?
Hallmark Modular Homes look like any other home. Today’s
building technology has allowed modular manufactures to
build most any style of home from a simple ranch to a highly
customized home. It doesn’t stop with houses, modular
construction is used in building banks, schools, office
buildings, motels and hotels. Chances are you’ve been in
many modular structures and probably never realized it.
Can I design my own home?
Yes, we allow the
customer substantial
design flexibility. Ask
us about the typical
design requirements
or use our long list of
standard or previously
built homes as a start
and then customize to
suit your own needs.
Is a Hallmark Modular Home
better than a site built home?
You decide! With a Hallmark Modular Home you get
efficiency and quality control. Efficiency begins with
modern factory assembly techniques. Your home travels
to workstations, with all the building trades represented.
Work is never delayed by weather, subcontractor noshows or missing material. Quality engineering and
modular construction techniques significantly increase
the energy efficiency of your Hallmark Modular Home. A
quality control process provides the assurance that your
home has been inspected for code compliance and
workmanship. In-plant inspectors as well as
independent inspection agencies inspect the home on
behalf of your state and local government.
Are Hallmark Modular Homes
difficult to finance or insure?
There is no distinction between modular and site
built homes as far as appraisal or financing.
Banks and lending institutions treat both types
of construction the same. Likewise, there is no
difference in insuring the modular property.
Further, we have identified many banks that
actually favor modular construction over site
built homes because of the inherent cost
controls associated with the Hallmark Modular
Home process.
What do Hallmark Modular
Homes cost?
When you add up all the labor, material and time
savings inherent in the modular building
process, you will find that the price of a
Hallmark Modular Homes is generally lower than
a site built home of comparable size. Other
advantages include lower financing costs and of
course the peace of mind knowing exactly what
your home will cost you. Plus you will keep
saving money year after year, as your energy
efficient home keeps your heating and cooling
bills low.