Quality Construction of a Manufactured Home
Cypress Lakes’ manufactured homes are precision built to rigid government standards. In fact, the manufactured homes for sale at Cypress Lakes are actually stronger than site-built homes and come with full warranties.
Manufactured Home Facts:
- Every factory-constructed manufactured home sold in Florida not only matches the strength of site built homes, but actually exceeds them by as much as 25 percent.
- Factory-built homes manufactured and sold in Florida meet criteria based on the highest wind safety standard of them all, known as ASCE 7-88. Site-built homes must conform only to state or local requirements for strength and wind-resistance.
To get the best understanding of why manufactured homes are some of the best and safest homes to live in, watch the video below to experience the process of constructing a manufactured home.
The design and construction of all Florida manufactured homes are monitored through HUD and their agent, Housing and Building Technology (HBT), and by the State Bureau of Manufacturing Housing Construction, insuring the highest quality and safety standards. You do not get this assurance with any site-built homes.
The diagram below illustrates many of the quality construction points found in the manufactured homes for sale in Cypress Lakes 55+ Community:
Wall Studs
Exterior wall studs are 16" on center of either 2" x 6" or 2" x 4" utilizing high grade lumber.*
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Roof Trusses
Double roof trusses--three feet from each roof end. Upgrades in both wood size and quality or by using larger truss connector plates and more web members.*
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Floor Joists
Sturdy 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" floor joists are crafted into every home for additional load requirements.
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Wall Sheathing
Structural wall sheathing is 3/8-inch thick rated "sheathing" or equivalent, increasing both strength and acoustical properties.*
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Window Headers
Headers above windows and passage doors insure solid construction, as does this double header.
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Multiple Headers
Headers above windows and passage doors insure solid construction, as does this double header.
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Sliding Door Headers
Headers above sliding glass doors add to the structural strength of your home, as does this multiple header and stud treatment.
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Roof Sheathing
Fastened every 4 or 6 inches on center, depending on where it is located on the roof.
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Shingle Underlayment
Lap joints and the entire perimeter of the roof are cemented.
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Fiberglass Shingles
Three-tab fiberglass roof shingles are used for longer-lasting beauty.*
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Attic Insulation
Batt or blown insulation throughout the entire attic makes cooling and heating less expensive.
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Wall Insulation
Fuel bills low with money-saving wall insulation on every side
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Column Uplift Straps
The center of the home has been strengthened 50%-100% against uplift forces by adding more piers and anchoring devices.
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Lag Bolts for Strength
Flooring to frame strength is secured with more lag bolts, and the number of anchor straps have been significantly increased.
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