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Tidewater Custom Modular Homes Blog Modular Home Construction’s Hidden Structural Superiorities

At a glance, modular home construction looks exactly like traditional stick-built structures. Let’s take a deeper look into a number of the critical differences that make modular construction an overall superior product. Lagged Corner Framing To those of you who don’t understand the difference between nailing and lag bolting, we need to demonstrate that for you. Our modular home’s frames are lagged together which makes them structurally incomparably strong vs our stick-built competitors. Walls Secured with Screws & Nails Walls are set in place first with nails, then with screws for extra tight framing. Most traditional builders skip the screws as it adds time and expense. We never skip the screws. HVAC Boots Sealed to Floor Helps eliminate air leakage for cooler summers and warmer winters Insulated Solid Headers with 1" Foam Provides a thermal break to prevent unwanted transfer of heat Mud Blocks on Back of Drywall Seams Smart use of excess material eliminates unnecessary waste and makes a stronger drywall seam Backer Board for Shelf & Mirror Attachment Provides a large area to securely fasten closet shelving and bathroom mirrors Blocking for Kitchen & Bath Electrical Boxes Provides extra support for these high-use areas Fire Stop at All Framing Penetrations It's not just for code... it's also a good idea. And makes your home more airtight. Cat-5 Phone Wire You could actually create a computer network for your whole house with our standard phone wire Gaskets on Exterior Wall Electrical Boxes Helps to insulate and eliminate drafts Concealed Fasteners for Kitchen Cabinets Provides a clean, finished look for your new cabinets To learn more about the modular building system, contact Tidewater Custom Modular Homes.

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