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WHY DO I NEED A SOIL TEST? MODULAR HOME FOOTINGS AND REACTIVE SOIL SITES EXPLAINED

5 April, 2019 | by David Westerman

The footings of a modular home are incredibly vital to its structural integrity, and a soil test is the most critical part of getting this right. In this article, we go over the process that must be followed to ensure that your house is built right - from the ground up. Read on to find out about soil tests, soil classifications and the different...

Case Study - Designing a country style modular home for a country town

15 March, 2019 | by David Westerman

What are open plan bathrooms and should you consider one for your modular home?

8 March, 2019 | by David Westerman

In a typical home, bathrooms are the most private of spaces and they are used frequently throughout the day by the whole family. So you definitely want to get the design of your bathroom just right. It needs to be practical but also be a place that can be a retreat where you can take a relaxing shower or bath after a long day. Open plan wet areas...

3 main site costs to consider when building a modular home

1 March, 2019 | by David Westerman

Building a modular home is a big decision, and the site costs involved are sometimes some of the more significant costs involved. The trick here is that many modular builders will give you pricing for a home EXCLUDING the site costs. We think that is somewhat misleading as the price of the house could quickly end up being $20,000 to $100,000 or...

Can modular homes be designed to meet a cyclone rating?

22 February, 2019 | by David Westerman

A common question we frequently get asked is "Can your modular homes be designed to be cyclone rated?" And the answer is, yes, quite easily. However, there is quite a bit more to it than just simply applying a ‘cyclone rating’ to a new home, modular or otherwise. So, read on to find out more about what this is and what difference it makes.

What are the main cost centres when building a modular home and how they affect your price

18 January, 2019 | by David Westerman

Hello again! This week we thought we’d share some insight into what the main cost centres in home building are.