Heinlein used to write about how primitive our building technology was. Compared how much a car would cost if you brought the raw steel, rubber etc to your house and built the car there.
“Heinlein used to write about how primitive our building technology was. Compared how much a car would cost if you brought the raw steel, rubber etc to your house and built the car there.”
So true. The old trailer homes made a bad name for mobile homes, but many of the newer ones are just as good as a house if you put them on a solid foundation. 2x6 framing, thick drywall, good quality doors and windows, real tile, wood floors, granite countertops, etc. When we were looking into it, they were still about 30% less than a framed house.