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Is it Modular, Manufactured, Panelized or Stick Built?
As Factory built homes grow in popularity, buyers are often confused as to what makes a Modular home
different from a Panelized home, or what makes both of these different from a mobile home or a stick
built home. Here I will try to shed some light on that subject. In the near future I will also be adding a
section on panelized homes to this site to provide people as much information as possible on the
options that are available.
First of all Modular, Panelized, and Mobile homes are all considered factory-built homes, because they
are all built in a controlled environment. Conversely, a stick built home is built entirely on site. Mobile
homes, or Manufactured homes are similar to Modular and Panelized homes in that they are built in a
factory environment. The main difference is they are built on a non-removeable steel chassis that can be
used with or without a permanent foundation.
Now some comparisons of Modular and Panelized homes.
One of the main differences between Modular and Panelized Homes is that Modular Homes are
generally built in large sections at the factory, whereas Paelized Homes are built in wall sections or
"Panels". Modular homes are usually 90% complete when they are delivered to the site. Modular homes
are made of wood like stick built homes but in a controlled environment. Panelized homes can be made
of wood or metal. Both Modular and Panelized homes can be completed in a short amount of time, giving
them an advantage over stick built homes by reducing labor costs. Both are subject to the same State
and Local Building Codes. Both Modular and Panelized homes can be customized, but one advantage
Panelized homes have is the ease with which the owner can add onto the house later. The way the
panels fit together allows a builder to simply detach one wall and add an entire section onto the house.
I realize these explanations are simplified, but hopefully I was able to clear up some of the
misconceptions surrounding the different kinds of factory built homes.
As Factory built homes grow in popularity, buyers are often confused as to what makes a Modular home
different from a Panelized home, or what makes both of these different from a mobile home or a stick
built home. Here I will try to shed some light on that subject. In the near future I will also be adding a
section on panelized homes to this site to provide people as much information as possible on the
options that are available.
First of all Modular, Panelized, and Mobile homes are all considered factory-built homes, because they
are all built in a controlled environment. Conversely, a stick built home is built entirely on site. Mobile
homes, or Manufactured homes are similar to Modular and Panelized homes in that they are built in a
factory environment. The main difference is they are built on a non-removeable steel chassis that can be
used with or without a permanent foundation.
Now some comparisons of Modular and Panelized homes.
One of the main differences between Modular and Panelized Homes is that Modular Homes are
generally built in large sections at the factory, whereas Paelized Homes are built in wall sections or
"Panels". Modular homes are usually 90% complete when they are delivered to the site. Modular homes
are made of wood like stick built homes but in a controlled environment. Panelized homes can be made
of wood or metal. Both Modular and Panelized homes can be completed in a short amount of time, giving
them an advantage over stick built homes by reducing labor costs. Both are subject to the same State
and Local Building Codes. Both Modular and Panelized homes can be customized, but one advantage
Panelized homes have is the ease with which the owner can add onto the house later. The way the
panels fit together allows a builder to simply detach one wall and add an entire section onto the house.
I realize these explanations are simplified, but hopefully I was able to clear up some of the
misconceptions surrounding the different kinds of factory built homes.