Lake Area Manufactured Homes, Southwest Louisiana's Premier manufactured home dealer

Q. What is a manufactured home?
A. Manufactured homes, are built in a factory. Each home conforms to the US government's Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD code), rather than to building codes enforced at the home's destination. Each home or segment of a home is labeled with a red tag that is the manufacturer's guarantee the home was built to conform to the HUD code. Each of our manufacturers typically exceed HUD code construction requirements and are known for their quality and attention to finish detail.

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Q. Are manufactured homes built as strong as site-built homes?
A. You are assured of first-rate construction, because all manufactured homes built since 1976 must meet the strict performance standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The department's code requires the highest standards in every phase of construction and its requirements are comparable to the Standard Building Code for site-built homes. Each of our manufacturers have their own quality assurance program, and every home's design and construction is inspected and approved by an independent outside source.

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Q. Are manufactured homes safe?
A. Manufactured homes that are built for the Gulf Coast are designed to withstand hurricane-force winds. As for fire, insurance company studies concluded that the chance of fire in a site-built home is twice that of today's manufactured home. Thanks to stringent building codes, safety inspection standards and anchoring requirements, our manufactured homes may be the safest home you can buy.

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Q. Where can I find details about my manufactured home's build date and origins?
A. To find the date of manufacture, look for a data plate located inside your home, usually on or near the main electrical panel, in a kitchen cabinet, or in a bedroom closet. The data plate offers information about the home's heating, cooling, and other appliances and components. The data plate also shows you the wind zone and snow load for which the home was built. A red HUD label with a stamped serial number should be attached to the exterior of the home.

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Q. May I put my manufactured home on any lot or tract of land?
A. No. Some communities and developments do not allow manufactured housing. Be sure to research local zoning ordinances, deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, and other similar documents before purchasing land for a manufactured home. If you are moving into a community with ordinances or construction restrictions, you may want to consider a modular home from one of our top manufacturers.

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Q. May I move my manufactured home to another location?
A. Yes, but make sure you use a transport company that is familiar with the laws for moving such structures. You should also consider the zone for which the manufactured home was originally constructed. Never move a manufactured home to a zone with more restrictive wind, thermal, or roof load requirements than the zone for which it was built. Check the data plate for zoning information. Climate differences and the cost of moving your manufactured home might make it more practical to sell it and purchase another at your new location.

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Q. Is my new manufactured home covered by warranty?
A. Most manufacturers offer a warranty that covers the home and its systems during a stated warranty period. Some appliances may be covered by their own warranties. Before you purchase a manufactured home, find out which items are covered by warranty, who offers the warranty, and how warranty repairs are performed. Our manufacturers typically cover their homes with a 7-Year Warranty.

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Q. What if I have problems with my manufactured home?
A. We at Lake Area Homes take pride in the fact that we offer personal service after the sale and installment of all of our homes. Our goal is to have happy customers that we can turn to for recommendations for future home buyers. In the event of a problem, please call your service representative and we will do everything we can to correct the problem as quickly and conveniently as possible.

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Q. What is a modular home?
A. Modular homes are built in sections in a factory setting, indoors, where they are never subjected to adverse weather conditions. The sections move through the factory, with the company's quality control department checking them after every step. Finished modules are covered for protection, then transported to your home site. They are placed on a pre-made foundation, joined, and completed.

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Q. How long does it take to build a modular home?
A. That depends on your design, but some modular homes can be built in the factory in as little as 4-6 weeks. And since modulars are built indoors, there's never a weather delay. It usually takes another 2-4 weeks to complete the home once it's delivered to the building site.

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Q. Are modular homes and manufactured homes the same thing?
A. Mobile homes, now called manufactured homes, are built to conform to the same federal code, no matter where they will be delivered. That code is called the HUD code. A modular home conforms to the building codes that are required at the specific location it will be delivered to, and in many cases construction exceeds the required codes.

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Q. Don't all modular homes look alike?
A. No, and unless you were there to see the house delivered and assembled, you might not guess it's a modular home. Several of our manufacturers offer a broad array of exterior designs and interior floor plans.

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	Manufactured Housing Facts Manufactured housing has no impact on the appreciation rates of surrounding properties, putting to lie the myth of negative property value impacts. Manufactured housing, like site built housing, can be viewed as an investment with probabilities of appreciation and equity accumulation. Manufactured housing quality has become essentially equivalent to that of conventional housing. Manufactured Housing Research Project, University of Michigan 1993, Dr. Kate Warner and Dr. Robert Johnson There is no clear negative correlation between the overall appreciation rate of site-built residential properties and the presence of manufactured housing in close proximity. The Impact of Manufactured Housing on Adacent Site-Built Residential Properties, East Carolina University, 1997, Dr. Richard Stephenson and Dr. Guogiang Shen Zoning districts where manufactured housing is a permitted use have a higher percentage likelihood of being located in flood zones, closer to "negative" public facilities such as landfills and solid waste facilities, and farther from "positive" community facilities (health and emergency rescue services, auto, food, shopping, and other business services). The general conclusion is that many of the negative perceptions of manufactured housing are in fact self-fulfilling prophecies perpetuated in part by the limited placement opportunities created through local government zoning actions. Identification and Measurement of Zoning Barriers Related to Manufactured Housing - A Location and Accessibility Analysis East Carolina University, 1999

GENERAL FAQS What is a manufactured home? Are manufactured homes built as strong as site-built homes? Are manufactured homes safe? Where can I find details about my manufactured home's build date and origins? May I put my manufactured home on any lot or tract of land? May I move my manufactured home to another location? Is my new manufactured home covered by warranty? What if I have problems with my manufactured home? What is a modular home? How long does it take to build a modular home? Are modular homes and manufactured homes the same thing? Don't all modular homes look alike? Q. What is a manufactured home? A. Manufactured homes, are built in a factory. Each home conforms to the US government's Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD code), rather than to building codes enforced at the home's destination. Each home or segment of a home is labeled with a red tag that is the manufacturer's guarantee the home was built to conform to the HUD code. Each of our manufacturers typically exceed HUD code construction requirements and are known for their quality and attention to finish detail. ^ Back to top Q. Are manufactured homes built as strong as site-built homes? A. You are assured of first-rate construction, because all manufactured homes built since 1976 must meet the strict performance standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The department's code requires the highest standards in every phase of construction and its requirements are comparable to the Standard Building Code for site-built homes. Each of our manufacturers have their own quality assurance program, and every home's design and construction is inspected and approved by an independent outside source. ^ Back to top Q. Are manufactured homes safe? A. Manufactured homes that are built for the Gulf Coast are designed to withstand hurricane-force winds. As for fire, insurance company studies concluded that the chance of fire in a site-built home is twice that of today's manufactured home. Thanks to stringent building codes, safety inspection standards and anchoring requirements, our manufactured homes may be the safest home you can buy. ^ Back to top Q. Where can I find details about my manufactured home's build date and origins? A. To find the date of manufacture, look for a data plate located inside your home, usually on or near the main electrical panel, in a kitchen cabinet, or in a bedroom closet. The data plate offers information about the home's heating, cooling, and other appliances and components. The data plate also shows you the wind zone and snow load for which the home was built. A red HUD label with a stamped serial number should be attached to the exterior of the home. ^ Back to top Q. May I put my manufactured home on any lot or tract of land? A. No. Some communities and developments do not allow manufactured housing. Be sure to research local zoning ordinances, deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, and other similar documents before purchasing land for a manufactured home. If you are moving into a community with ordinances or construction restrictions, you may want to consider a modular home from one of our top manufacturers. ^ Back to top Q. May I move my manufactured home to another location? A. Yes, but make sure you use a transport company that is familiar with the laws for moving such structures. You should also consider the zone for which the manufactured home was originally constructed. Never move a manufactured home to a zone with more restrictive wind, thermal, or roof load requirements than the zone for which it was built. Check the data plate for zoning information. Climate differences and the cost of moving your manufactured home might make it more practical to sell it and purchase another at your new location. ^ Back to top Q. Is my new manufactured home covered by warranty? A. Most manufacturers offer a warranty that covers the home and its systems during a stated warranty period. Some appliances may be covered by their own warranties. Before you purchase a manufactured home, find out which items are covered by warranty, who offers the warranty, and how warranty repairs are performed. Our manufacturers typically cover their homes with a 7-Year Warranty. ^ Back to top Q. What if I have problems with my manufactured home? A. We at Lake Area Homes take pride in the fact that we offer personal service after the sale and installment of all of our homes. Our goal is to have happy customers that we can turn to for recommendations for future home buyers. In the event of a problem, please call your service representative and we will do everything we can to correct the problem as quickly and conveniently as possible. ^ Back to top Q. What is a modular home? A. Modular homes are built in sections in a factory setting, indoors, where they are never subjected to adverse weather conditions. The sections move through the factory, with the company's quality control department checking them after every step. Finished modules are covered for protection, then transported to your home site. They are placed on a pre-made foundation, joined, and completed. ^ Back to top Q. How long does it take to build a modular home? A. That depends on your design, but some modular homes can be built in the factory in as little as 4-6 weeks. And since modulars are built indoors, there's never a weather delay. It usually takes another 2-4 weeks to complete the home once it's delivered to the building site. ^ Back to top Q. Are modular homes and manufactured homes the same thing? A. Mobile homes, now called manufactured homes, are built to conform to the same federal code, no matter where they will be delivered. That code is called the HUD code. A modular home conforms to the building codes that are required at the specific location it will be delivered to, and in many cases construction exceeds the required codes. ^ Back to top Q. Don't all modular homes look alike? A. No, and unless you were there to see the house delivered and assembled, you might not guess it's a modular home. Several of our manufacturers offer a broad array of exterior designs and interior floor plans. ^ Back to top Download the New Customer Expectation Checklist Today! Click here to download .pdf form. Gallery of Homes \| General FAQs \| Financing FAQs About Us \| Contact \| Home © 2009 Lake Area Manufactured Homes and Billyhill.com. All Rights Reserved. Designed by Billyhill.com