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What is a manufactured home? |
 A manufactured home (also
known as a factory-built home) is a home constructed in a
factory and transported to a site and installed. These homes
are built entirely in a controlled environment, under a
federal building code administered by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is becoming
increasingly difficult to determine the difference from a
manufactured home and a site-built home. They often feature
the same appearances, such as roofs having the same height and
pitch, exterior treatments, and add-ons. Due to sophisticated
production processes, manufactured homes offer the best in
efficiency, affordability, and innovative design
options. |
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How does the purchase price of a
manufactured home compare to site-built homes? |
| Manufactured homes are
typically 50% less than comparable site built
housing. |
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Do manufactured homes pass any sort
of inspection or are they held up to any standard? |
| Unlike site-built homes,
all manufactured homes are built to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code, with each home going
through a rigorous inspection process before being certified
and sold. This Code regulates home design, construction,
strength, durability, fire resistance, and energy efficiency.
It also sets standards for heating, plumbing,
air-conditioning, thermal, and electrical systems. Inspectors,
known as PIA's (Primary Inspection Agencies), actually monitor
construction of the homes as they are built in the
factories. |
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What kind of warranty protects my
home? |
| Fleetwood homes come with
a one year limited warranty. The warranty covers all
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, under
normal use of the home for one full year. This reinforces the
comfort, security, and peace of mind you will feel when
purchasing a Fleetwood home. Simply ask us for a copy of the
warranty to review before you purchase your home. |
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What is the role of A&L Homes?
Can I buy directly from Fleetwood? |
| Fleetwood homes are sold
through a network of retailers, much like cars are sold
through dealerships instead of directly from the manufacturer.
A&L Homes will guide you through the home selection and
purchase process. You may purchase a home already in
A&L's inventory, or A&L will place an order for
your home to be constructed at the nearest Fleetwood Homes
manufacturing center. A&L will coordinate the
delivery and installation of your home. A&L can also
help you arrange for financing, if necessary.
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Do I have many options in floor
plans, size and price? |
| You can get just about
anything you want in a Fleetwood home.
Fleetwood has many
floor plans of manufactured homes, with multiple options
for many of them. The size can vary from approximately 628 to
2,280 square feet, with varying floor plans that can include
living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms, fully-equipped
kitchens, utility rooms, luxurious master baths, and two to
five bedrooms. |
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What sources are available for
financing manufactured homes and will you help me to obtain
it? |
| Financing is available
through commercial finance companies, banks, credit unions,
savings and loan associations and mortgage companies. If you like, you can arrange for
financing through A&L Homes. |
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Where can I place a manufactured
home? |
| There are two basic
options: (1) You can place your home on land you own or intend
to buy.
(2) You
can place your manufactured home on a leased home site in a
manufactured housing development. |
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What interior options, features and
extras are available? |
| The many options you can
usually select include cabinet and window designs, wall
coverings, wood-burning fireplaces, appliance packages, floor
coverings, sky lights, custom cabinets,
refrigerator, range, microwave ovens,
garbage disposals, washer/dryer, and more. All of the optional
features available to you will be dependent on the particular
model of home you choose. |
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Do I have to order a home or can I
buy one that is already built? |
| A&L does
keep an inventory of homes and we can special order a home, as
well. |
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Will I need to arrange for site
improvement if my home is going to be located on a private
lot? |
| We will work with you to
ensure that your lot is ready. You may be able to do the work
yourself, but we have contractors we use who are experts in
the precision necessary in placing a manufactured home. |
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What happens when the home
arrives? |
| We will have it delivered
by truck and our professional service and installation team
will assemble it, block it, anchor it, and set it up on the
lot. If it is a multi-section home, the sections will be
joined at the site. |
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Can I get a porch, garage or access
ramp? |
| Fleetwood homes do not
automatically come with these features. If such features can
be added to the home you choose, A&L Homes can
recommend a company that is licensed
to do so. |
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