Part 3

Homes should be built to last a lot of lifetimes. That's not possible if the basic skeleton isn't solid. Let's see what you get with a (Connecticut Valley) modular home:

* Kiln-dried lumber to prevent twisting and warping.
* Multiple fastenings: nails, screws, glue, and adhesive for superior strength.
* 2"x6" walls for energy efficiency.
* Plywood or Zip-System exterior sheathing panels for strength and durability.
* Engineered microlam beams for strength and design flexibility.

And hidden from view:

* A flush beam in the basement for unobstructed headroom.
* The strongest floor available with 16" on center framing, double perimeter joists and a solid plywood subfloor.
* Wall insulation glued to the back surface of the sheetrock so it will never shimmy down and be less effective (this is only possible with the "inside-out" modular building method).
* Sheetrock as long as 20' to eliminate excess seams while giving a finer finish.
* Metal straps that further reinforce the joints between walls and floors and walls and ceilings and roofs.
* R-38 ceiling insulation which exceeds code requirements and will keep utility bills low.
* RG675 OHM quad shielded coaxial TV cable.
* Category 5 phone cable.