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Preparing the Site for a Modular Home Delivery Video

Bob meets with Michael Shiels from Shiels Builders who is the local on-site contractor for the Modular Mountain Retreat project. Shiels insures all hook-ups from plumbing to electrical are ready and meet code in the area. He also arranges for the building inspections and insures the grounds and foundation are prepared for the delivery and installation of a house. In this case, Superior Walls foundation system cannot be backfilled until the house is set upon it as it depends on the weight of the house to prevent it from toppling in from the pressure of the dirt. The modular concept saved the builder about 50 percent in time and 25 percent in cost in the overall construction of this house.



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Modular Home Delivery

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Tying Together a Modular Home

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Delivery and Installation of the Modular Home's Second Floor

Bob Vila oversees the delivery and installation of the first section of the second floor of the home. Bob points out the complexity of this piece with its dormers and ...
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Preparing the Site for a Modular Home Delivery

Bob meets with Michael Shiels from Shiels Builders who is the local on-site contractor for the Modular Mountain Retreat project. Shiels insures all hook-ups from plumbing to electrical are ready ...



Delivery Day Overview

In a matter of one full day on the site, all the major pieces are put in place and work on the roof and exterior skin begins. The triangular end ...
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