FAQs
Here are some of the more common questions
we are asked. Should your need further information please do not
hesitate to speak with one of our trained housing professionals.
Why a Manufactured Home Community?
Butler Creek was designed to the stringent standards of Augusta-Richmond county as an MHC. Some still refer to these communities as mobile home parks. A true MHC like ours offers many amenities that would not be affordable to most who simply put their home on a piece of vacant land. A planned MHC will have underground utilities consisting of electricity, cable TV, telephone, city water and city sewer, not septic tanks. Typically they will also have common areas available to their residents. The best communities will also have a private clubhouse, swimming pools and playgrounds for the young. And of course well lighted paved roads with curbing. These features are very expensive and it would be difficult for the typical homeowner to go it along. MHC owners provide these services and amenities to all of their residents who rent lots and thereby drive down housing costs for all.
What is a Manufactured Home?
Our
industry partner Clayton Homes probably says it best. "...Built entirely
in the factory under federal code administered by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which became effective June 15,
1976, and has been upgraded numerous times. Covers single or
multi-section homes and includes transport to the site and installation.
Regulations include: design & construction, strength & durability,
transportability, fire resistance, energy efficiency & quality.
What are some of the New Home Standard Features?
| 1. Floor joist | 2x6 or better floor joist 16" (O.C.) on center |
| 2. Floor decking | 19/32" OSB floor decking |
| 3. Floor insulation | Up to R22 fiberglass floor insulation |
| 4. Ducts/Ventilation | Ducts connected and sealed with mastic; necessary when constructing an Energy Star home |
| 5. Carpet | Up to 25oz. carpet with 5½lb. rebond carpet pad |
| 6. Exterior wall studs | 2x4 or better exterior wall studs 16" O.C. |
| 7. Exterior wall insulation | Up to R21 fiberglass wall batt insulation |
| 8. Exterior wall sheathing | Optional 7/16" OSB exterior wall sheathing |
| 9. Siding | Vinyl siding with limited lifetime transferrable warranty |
| 10. Windows | Optional Energy Star-rated vinyl insulated thermo pane windows |
| 11. Front Door | Optional aluminum clad 6 panel insulated steel door with deadbolt lock |
| 12. Roof trusses | Engineered roof trusses |
| 13. Roof Insulation | Up to R50 cellulose blown insulation |
| 14. Roof sheathing | 3/8" OSB roof sheathing |
| 15. Shingles | 20 year traditional or optional 30 year architectural asphalt roof shingles |
