Make sure to compare “apples to apples”…

Occasionally we run into previous potential customers and find out they bought a home from somewhere else (yes, we are still friendly with them). After talking about their new home, we may inquire why they bought from somewhere else. The typical answer is not that they liked the other home better, but they thought they were getting a better deal by saving thousands of dollars or getting a bigger home for the same money. Unfortunately, they are now paying for it in one way or another and wished they would have bought a home from Silverpoint Homes.

So how can a similar size home cost thousands less? Builder’s or manufacturer’s specifications and options. A few big things like cabinets, carpet, and windows. And lots and lots of little detail items like door knobs, light fixtures, recessed lights, and lumber dimensions add up. We also dress up our display model homes to show the variety of potential options.

Silverpoint Homes believes most modular homes are well built in terms of factory quality, however not all modular homes are built to the same specifications. Over the past several years, many doublewide/HUD manufacturers will convert up to modular and other modular manufacturers have developed homes that can look nice on the surface, but do not have “good bones” or another saying is “lipstick on a pig.” Initially they look good, but over time the home has problems. This has created confusion and perception problems with homebuyers.

Below is a table of specifications to aid in comparing a typical Silverpoint Homes’ home to a typical lower value home. Many are hidden specifications that will not be called out in detail on sales literature. The home might not have all the lower specifications listed but it will have several. Additionally many site builders will use similar undocumented specifications to shave costs. When you are in the final stages of selecting a home or builder, Silverpoint Homes encourages a detail specification review to ensure you get your home built the way you want. If price is primary concern, we can build your home with different specifications to meet a lower price point. We can assist you in determining which specifications could really matter to you and which ones may not.

When comparing “apples to apples”, you will discover that our homes really are the

Best Value per Square Foot

	Silverpoint Homes (typical)	Typical Lower Value Home
Floor Joists	2”x10” joist on 16” Centers Off-frame modular only Double rim perimeter joists	2x8” on 16” Center or 2x10” on 20” or 24” Centers or On-frame modular Single rim perimeter joist
Floor Decking OSB	¾” or 23/32”	5/8” or 19/32”
Roof Decking	7/16” OSB with H clips	3/8” OSB w/ H clips or 7/16” without H clips
Shingles	Architectural - 30 year warranty	3 tab – 20 or 25 year warranty
Exterior Walls	2x4’ or 2x6” on 16” Centers	2x4” on 16” Centers or 2x6” on 24” Centers
Marriage Walls	2x3” w/ full OSB sheathing sealed at floor/ceiling	2x3” w/ no sheathing
Interior Walls	2x4”	2x3”
Drywall ceiling	1/2” Smooth finish	½” Stipple or texture finish
Windows	West, Silverline, or Kinro Windows Lifetime Warranty DP35 – DP50 Rated (132 mph gust) Single hung \| with grids	Non-brand name 5 or 10 year warranty Smaller size \| no grids
Siding	Thickness: .043 or higher Crane or PlyGem Vinyl Siding Lifetime Warranty	Thickness: .038 -.040 or thinner Limited term warranty
Carpet	25 oz. Shaw	15 oz. or less Examples: Shaw Mantra or Live Wire
Flooring	Luxury Vinyl Plank in Main Areas	Carpet or Roll Vinyl in Main Areas
Insulation - Floor	R-30	R-19
Insulation - Wall	R-19 or R-21	R-15 (R-13 in some areas)
Insulation - Ceiling	R-38	R-30
Appliances - Fridge	25 Cubic ft. Side by Side & icemaker plumbed in Wall	18 CF or similar & no icemaker plumbing
Appliances – Range Hood	Whirlpool Included	Not Included
Appliances - cooktop	Whirlpool Smooth top	Coil top
Cabinetry	Hardwood face frames 30”/36” Staggered with cove molding Soft Close and Dovetail Drawers Satin Nickel knobs throughout	Wrapped (MDF) doors Pressed wood Construction 30” Wall cabinets with no cove molding Side Mount Guides with Stapled Drawer No pull knobs or knobs in kitchen only
Faucets	Moen, Modern Brass, or Stonecrest Fixtures	Plastic non-brand name
Doorknobs	Schlage	Plastic or low grade hardware, imported
Front/Rear Door	Milliken or ThermaTru Fiberglass – All 36” Various glass styles 20 year or Lifetime Warranty	Steel or non-brand fiberglass – 32” no glass or 2-lite Limited Term Warranty
Sliding Glass Door	West, Silverline, or Kinro Sliding and Patio Doors with Lifetime Warranty	Smaller, Non-brand, Limited Warranty \| DP35
Shower Door (Master)	Included	Not available or optional
Bathtub material / size	Fiberglass 60”	Plastic 54”
Vanity bowl material	Vitreous China	Plastic
Toilets	Elongated, 15-16” height	Round, 14” height
Countertops / edge	Laminate with Crescent edge	Laminate with straight edge
Bath Vanity Height	34” Comfort Height Vanities Throughout	30” throughout
Kitchen Sink	8” deep Single Lever Faucet	6-7” deep, thinner grade stainless Dual Handle Faucet
Kitchen Island	Included in most plans with outlets	Island Optional; no outlets
Kitchen lights	Recessed LED Lighting Pendant lights over island	Fluorescent fixture or 2-bulb globe No stem lights
Dining Room Lights	4 Arm Chandelier or Recess Lighting Included	3 Arm Light Fixture - Chrome
Bathroom lights	3-bulb vanity lights in Satin Nickel/ Recess Over Master Shower	Overhead or 2-bulb – Chrome/No Lights over Shower
Bedroom lights	Brushed Nickel Globe Fixtures	Switched receptacle / no overhead light
Wire & Brace for Ceiling Fans	Standard in some locations	Optional
Heat Pump	Trane	Miller, Intertherm, Goodman
Limited Home Warranty	2-10 Warranty Included in Every Home	None or 10 year on modular structure only
Customization / Personalization	Extremely obtainable	Extremely Limited
Foundation	Full Masonry Foundation Included in Base Price (40” Average Height – Varies by Location )	Foundation added to base cost, sometimes pier & curtain wall foundation
Exterior Faucets	Included in Base Price (2)	Added to Base Price