Modular Homes in Mountain Towns: Why They Work

We love the mountains, and so do many of our clients who are fellow skiers, snowboarders, DIYers, and outdoor lovers. Every time we undertake a new build for a mountain-dweller, we get to demonstrate why we live for this kind of project.

Are all modular homes built for cold weather?

First off, if you live in the mountains you’re always considering the impact of snow and other elements of a cold climate.

Your average modular home isn’t necessarily designed for high snow loads or cold temperatures. You’ll need to look into the insulation values, roof pitch, and qualifications specific to your city or town. The local permitting department will make sure any modular home meets specific standards.

We’ve installed many modular homes in Utah’s mountain towns and deserts where indoor temperatures and energy costs are a key concern—not to mention structural integrity from high snow loads. A notable benefit of modular homes is that they are built to meet or exceed building codes and standards so they have the structural integrity needed to withstand harsh weather.

Why are modular homes ideal for mountain locations?

One quality that all modular homes share is that they are built offsite in a manufacturing facility, then shipped to their final destination to be installed as a permanent dwelling.

Removing weather constraints during construction

So, even if the climate can be intense throughout the year, that doesn’t cause a holdup in the building process. Remove weather constraints and you can drastically minimize the timeline leading to a completed home. The difference could be months or even years depending on where you’re building, the availability of local construction professionals, and how many months of the year make building onsite impossible.

Transportation to your property

Another unavoidable consideration in mountain towns is transportation logistics. It may not be realistic for construction crews to travel mountain roads in areas with limited access. Meanwhile, modular homes are built offsite and transported in sections.

Modular Homes help protect the natural environment.

As adventurers and nature-lovers, protecting the natural world is extremely important to us. One of the best things about choosing a modular home is that you minimize the impact of construction on your peaceful property. Construction inevitably brings with it months of noise and disruption when it happens onsite, but that noisy process stays indoors when you hire a modular home builder to construct your home in a controlled environment.

Wherever you build your home, may it have gorgeous views and cozy temps.