The Modular Home

by Andrew Gianino

Overview

Modular homes are the perfect solution if you want to build a high-quality, customized home without undue expense or hassle. In this informative guide, Andrew Gianino helps you make the best choices throughout the modular building process, with suggestions for everything from choosing the right dealer and contractor to setting the specs, price, and schedule. Whether you’re looking for a cozy Victorian or want to add a personal touch to a wide ranch, there’s a modular home that will fit your tastes, lifestyle, and budget.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580175265
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	02/15/2005
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	8.55(w) x 10.95(h) x 0.95(d)

About the Author

Andrew Gianino is the founder and president of The Home Store, the largest dealer of modular homes in the Northeast. He lives in Whately, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 Why Build Modular?

2 Selecting a Dealer

3 Designing a Home

4 Specifications and Features

A Modular Home Gallery

5 Selecting a General Contractor

6 Finding and Preparing a Building Lot

7 The General Contractor's Responsibilities

8 Building a Modular Addition

9 Financing a Modular Home

10 Warranty Service

11 Building on Schedule

Resources

Index

Editorial Reviews

If you are thinking of ‘going modular,’ this could be your primer: it covers all the steps of the process and features a 16-page color insert that helps you visualize the possibilities.” –Library Journal

“For those who are thinking of buying or building a new home, The Modular Home…is well worth a look.” –Spokesman Review

“…is a one-stop resource for those looking to tap into the newest trend of modular homes…” –Los Angeles Daily News

From the Publisher

Although often beautiful, modular houses take only a few weeks to build, calling into question issues of quality and resilience. But according to Gianino (president of the Home Store, the largest dealer of modular homes in the Northeast), building such houses is hotter than ever for a number or reasons (e.g., their tight construction improves energy efficiency). If you are thinking of "going modular," this could be your primer: it covers all the steps of the process and features a 16-page color insert that helps you visualize the possibilities. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal