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An Overview of the Production Process
- Stable Workforce- Controlled Environment- Less Waste- Repetitive Tasks- Lean Manufacturing Principles- Just-in-time Inventory- Quality Controls- Supplier Support- Volume Buying Power
Factory-Built HousingThe Most Efficient Building Method
Frame Construction
Steel I-Beams roll into the plant to be welded into a frame.
Frame Construction
Frame components are welded into place
Frame Construction
Wheels and axles are installed
Frame Construction
The frame is painted with a non-toxic, water-based paint
Frame Construction
The serial number of the home is
stamped and painted on the frame.
Frame Construction
A completed frame
Floor Insulation
The Bottom Board and Floor Insulation Are Installed prior to Installing the Floor System
The floor joists are laid in a preset template and nailed to the perimeter rail.
Building the Floor
¾” OSB Decking is installed.
Building the Floor
For ease of installation, the plumbing system and floor ductwork is installed prior to placement on the frame.
Building the Floor
Plumbing installation. (A view from the bottom side)
Building the Floor
Building the Floor
The floor is placed on the frame.
The floor is placed on the frame.
Building the Floor
The pipes are covered to ensure no debris gets into the water lines.
Building the Floor
The floor covering is installed.
A protective covering is placed over the flooring.
Building the Floor
Walls are built on a table for efficiency.
Insulation is installed.
Wall Construction
Once complete, the walls are picked up by a crane system and installed.
Wall Construction
Exterior walls may be up to 76 feet and installed by only two people!
Wall Construction
A sidewall is ready to install.
Wall Construction
The walls are done!
Notice the house moves to the next station on a dolly system.
Wall Construction
The roof is built on a table as well.
Roof Construction
The ½” High-strength sheetrock ceiling is glued to the rafters.
Overhead ducts are also installed at this point for ease of installation and accuracy.
Roof Construction
The roof is then moved to the spray booth for the ceiling texture application.
Roof Construction
Time to pick up the roof and install it on the home!
Roof Construction
Fiberglass insulation is blown into the roof cavity per order.
Roof Construction
Once the roof is installed the electrical wires are run in the roof cavity and the roof decking is installed.
Roof Construction
OSB exterior wrap is installed.
Exterior Siding
A moisture barrier is installed under all exterior siding for additional moisture protection.
Felt paper is installed under the shingles.
Exterior Siding
Windows and doors are installed.
Additional moisture protection is installed under windows.
Exterior Siding
Exterior siding is installed.
Exterior Siding
Almost Done!
Exterior Siding
Our cabinets are custom built to each order. This gives us greater flexibility when it comes to customization.
Cabinets and Countertops
The countertops are built and cut to size in our cabinet shop.
Cabinets and Countertops
Attention to detail is the name of the game when it comes to molding and final finish
Molding and Final Finish
Time to clean up!
Molding and Final Finish
The Home is Packaged for Transit
Ready to Ship
Houses are Dispatched for Transportation