A History of Manufactured Homes

Manufactured homes have been around for a long time. The concept started back in the 1920s. People began using "trailer coaches" for shelter instead of using tents when they arrived at the camp ground. These "trailer coaches" were more convenient than tents. There was no setup and teardown, which was very appealing to camping enthusiasts.

The First Push

After World War II, soldiers who returned home found it hard to find affordable housing. Jobs were somewhat scarce also. The manufactured home industry was their salvation. Mobile homes were large enough for an entire family and still mobile if the need arose to relocate for a better job. In the 1950s, people started putting mobile homes on permanent foundations so they could stay in locations for longer periods of time.

As the demand for more manufactured homes grew, Americans also wanted larger homes with bigger and fancier appliances and conveniences. The homes went from 6-8 feet wide to 10-12 feet wide. In the 1070s, many experimental sizes and shapes were experimented with and sold. The were two-story manufactured homes with different pop-outs and whirlpool jacuzzis. During this time, there was no national regulations for manufactured home safety construction. It was the Wild West for manufactured home building with varying degrees of craftsmanship between builders.

Much Needed Standards

In 1976, the United States Congress passed the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act, which stated that all manufactured homes would have to be build using tougher national standards. Since then new improvements have been added to ensure safety as construction standard have been raised. Now-a-days it's not uncommon for manufactured homes to have fireplaces, skylights and even larger living areas. This has made manufactured homes more attractive to young homeowners who are just starting out in life and what an affordable house so they can start a family.

Today, most manufactured homes are not mobile at all. The only mobile part is the transport to the setup location. The industry has evolved from its beginning to what it is today. This has made manufactured homes able to meet the needs of potential buyers.

Takeaway

Jaco Sales has been serving the people of Central Alabama and the surrounding area for over 15 years. We specialize in finding the right home to fit your needs. Jaco Sales has some of the finest manufactured homes, in the newest models, but we can also custom order homes to fit your specific wants and/or needs.Contact us to make an appointment with one of our sales associates. Please call us at 334-283-1017, and let Jaco Sales put you in the home of your dreams.