High-Tech Luxury – This home will deliver fine city living for high-end homeowners. From the latest lighting controls to the most exciting media rooms to the choicest luxury finishes, this house will excite and challenge builders to deliver their best.
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Tenative Show Village Schedule
Wednesday February 13
Tour of Homes 8:30am - 6pm
Block Party 4-6 pm
Live Music by Albert Cummings
Thursday February 14
Tour of Homes 8:30am - 6pm
Block Party 4-6 pm
Live Music by Albert Cummings
Friday February 15
Tour of Homes 8:30am - 6pm
Block Party 4-6 pm
Live Music by Albert Cummings
Saturday February 16
Tour of Homes 8:30am - 1pm
Mod Moves Up
Modular manufacturers are courting home builders with products -- and quality -- light years beyond the double-wide. Take a look at recent innovations in modular housing, and a list of the pros and cons associated.
Manufactured Housing Ground Anchor Systems
Here’s a look at how builders can ground manufactured homes by using anchor systems. When properly applied, these systems are a cost-effective way to limit structural failure compared to conventional manufactured housing foundations, saving lives and property.
In Manufactured We Truss
While stick building remains the standard, remodelers are taking a cue from new home builders' use of pre-assembled trusses when it comes to big jobs. Manufactured roof and floor trusses can ease and expedite the process of installing the roof and floor systems in an addition, and more importantly, provide time, labor and material savings in the process.
