Beyond Factory-Built

Modern suburban neighbourhood with single-storey houses and well-kept lawns

For the past three weeks I have covered the history of factory-built homes,
different methods of construction and how to buy one. During this period I got a number of inquiries,

Buying a Factory-Built Home

Two-storey house with attic, surrounded by trees, under a clear sky

For the past three weeks I have written a series on factory-built homes. The first article covered some of the history of this type of home. Last week we delved into the various types of factory-built homes and how they differ.

Factory‑Built Housing Explained

Charming grey cottage with front porch in lush greenery

Last week we began this three-part series on factory-built homes with a brief history of this type of residential construction. This week we will describe how the main types of factory-built homes each has its own method of arriving at a residence ready to occupy as well as how they differ from conventional site-built homes.