DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SECTIONAL & MODULAR HOMES
We are often asked what the difference is between a sectional and a modular home. We have
Identified some of the differences below.
- U.D Sectional homes are built under the H.U.D. code. (Federal)
- Modular homes are built to individual State codes of where the home will be delivered
- U.D sectional homes are titled and sales tax must be added to the selling price
- Modular homes are classified as real estate and do not have titles. The manufacturer pays the sales tax.
Sectional: (Steel Frame)
- $90 – $110 per sq. ft. smaller homes are the higher price, larger homes are the lesser price, more options raise prices.
- Sales Tax &Title added to cost
- Home is delivered on a steel frame that is a
Permanent part of the floor A home can be Placed on pier, pad, or crawl space. - 2”x6” floor joists
- 3/12 roof pitch standard (normally)
- Single rim joist
- Single2x6 top plate
- 1×6 bottom plate
- OSB Flooring
- Vapor/Wind barrier wrap on 7/16” OSB
Sheathing (Available)
- O.G. panel or ½” drywall
- R-33 plus roof insulation
- R -19 wall insulation
- R-11 floor Insulation
- Drain lines ran to 1 or 2 drops under home
- Gas lines connected to a single point
- 200 amp elec. Service standard
- U.D. seal
Modular: (Like Stick Built)
- Approx.$110-$135 per sq. ft. smaller homes are the higher price, larger homes are the lesser price, more options raise prices.
- No tax or title
- Home arrives On rented carrier. Home must be placed on crawl space foundation or basement
- 2”x10″ floor Joists
5. 5/12 roof pitch standard - Double rim joists
- Double 2×6 top plate
- 2×6 bottom plate
- 5/8 “0SB floor decking
- Vapor/wind barrier wrap on 7/16″ OSB
Sheathing.
- ½” drywall
- R-40 to R-49 roof insulation
R- 19 plus, wall insulation - * No Floor insulation
- * Drain lines stubbed through floor
- *NO gas lines included
- 200 amp elec, Service standard
18. State modular seal
