7. Value
Considerations
The value of any home relates to the
quality of construction and the purchase price. It also relates
to the long term cost for maintenance and operation and the
resale value. From the Arkansas „Planning and Zoning Quarterlyâ;
Manufactured homes are constructed with virtually the same
materials used in site-built homes. In contrast, however,
manufactured homes have the advantage of using engineered
design applications and the most cost-effective assembly line
techniques to produce a quality home at a much lower cost
per square foot.
To ensure quality, the design and construction of the home
are monitored by both HUD and its monitoring contractor, the
National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards
(NCSBCS). The familiar red seal, or certification label attached
to the exterior of a manufactured home indicates that it has
passed the various stages of design review and monitoring.
Much of the concern relating to the value of manufactured homes
evolves from the development of manufactured homes as trailer
houses. The industry has advanced significantly by incorporating
solid wood framing, comparable exterior siding and roofing,
and the use of alcoves, roof overhangs, and architectural window
treatment.