HUD MANUFACTURED HOMES

Housing and Urban Development, otherwise known as HUD, is the government agency that sets federal standards for the construction of all manufactured homes built in the United States.

Have you been told "All manufactured homes are built the same because they have the HUD label?"

The fact of the matter is that HUD sets minimum standards - many manufacturers just barely meet these standards. Others, like Skyline/Homes built in Vermont, far exceed HUD's minimums.

In addition, Skyline homes are the only homes to carry the UL rating - which means they have been inspected by a stringent third party inspection agency that assures customers they are getting the best value and quality.

Did you know that a Manufactured home can be built to HUD standards and have ...

• Paper covered wallboard panels rather than vinyl.
• Caulking to finish the backs and sides of kitchen and bath countertops.
• Shallow kitchen sinks - as little depth as 6".
• Countertops that are not required to be sealed.
• No backer at counter top edging.
• Plastic tubs, plastic shower, plastic faucets, and plastic sinks.
• Particle board shelving that may be used at kitchen and bath lav bases.
• Open sides at drawer stacks - no close off panels are required.
• No water shut-offs at fixtures.
• No whole house interior water shut-off valve
• No drawers over doors at base cabinets.
• Oak cabinets doors that may be mounted on particle board framework instead of hardwood.
• Uninsulated heat ducts.
• R- 11 (3 1/2") insulation in the floor rather than R- 19 (6).
  Showers that are as small as 32" or 34" rather than 36"or 48".
• Sliding shower doors that may be used at 48" showers - restricting access.
• Electric water heaters that may be installed without a water heater drip pan.
• Plastic bath sinks that are not required to have overflow protection.
• Floor joists that may be built 24" on center rather than 16" on center.
• 5/8" particle board floor decking rather than 3/4 " Novadeck.
• 4" sidewalls rather than 6" sidewalls.
• Sidewalls that may be built 24" on center rather than 16' on center.
• 1/4" foam/cardboard sheathing as opposed to 3/8" Fiberboard (Blackboard).
• Only 24" roof backwater protection over the living area of the home.
• Roof vents that may be located at the outs: de edge rather than 4' back.
• Roof insulation that may be cellulose rather than mineral wool.
• Popcorn spray or stipple ridged ceilings - try repairing this application!
• 404 roof trusses (rafters) are not required on 304 roof load.
• 20-year warranty roof shingles rather than 25-year warranty shingles. Picture windows that may have non-ventilation windows.
• A thermostat that does not have a summer/winter switch.
• A 100-amp panel box with only a 16 or 20 space box - which may require an additional subpanel investment later.
• Adhesive mounted rubber door bumpers on the walls.
• Weak hinges that are flush mounted at interior doorjambs - look for mortised hinges with removable pins.
• Inexpensive carpet - as light as 9.5 oz that may be used. Carpeting is not required to be FHA approved or Scotchguarded.
• Foam pad under the carpet - not a Rebond 1/2" pad.
• Particle board stiles that may be used as windowsills.
• Plastic doorknobs, uninsulated cottage/ 1/2 Jal doors without storms, paper finished panel strips for trim, swiped edges on mirrors.