More Than Two Modules
Not all prefab ranch floor plans are double wide modular homes. Some modular ranch homes are designed to be deeper than the typical "double" 24, 28 or 32 feet deep. There are a number of modular home factories who build three module deep homes or tripple wide prefabs. Today's modular home floor plans are available in every floor plan configuration to meet your new home buying needs.
Sloped Building Lots
If you are building your modular home on a sloped building lot, it is wise to create a walkout basement or a tuck under garage. Walk out basements will require additional insulation, but will add living space at a fraction of the cost of an addition. Any modular home with a tuck under garage requires the garage ceiling to be insulated and covered with 5/8" type X gypsum for fire protection and to block nasty VOCs from entering the living space above.
Air sealing and insulating the garage ceiling in a modular home is best completed on site with spray foam insulation. In addition, raised ranches and split level ranches with cantilevers should be air sealed and insulated with spray foam insulation. By air sealing and insulating these areas, the living space and floors will be more comfortable and the home will cost less to heat and cool.
