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Manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee, also known as mobile homes were always an economical and efficient choice for housing. Todays manufactured homes in Athens TN are not only economical, they are also energy efficient, exceptionally sturdy and built to a higher standard than common stick built houses. 

The History of Manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee
In the United States, manufactured homes in Athens TN were originally much smaller, but required to be over 319 square feet. In the 1940s manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee were more like travel trailers. They were small, light weight and ready to move at a moment’s notice. People could pull them behind their cars. 
In the 1950s however a transition occurred and manufactured homes in Athens TN became larger and more permanently located. In 1956 the ten foot wide models were first marketed, differentiating them from travel trailers. During the 1950s and 1970s manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee became both longer and wider. Mobile homes were rarely moved from site to site and were considered permanent residences, as they are today. Finally the double wide manufactured home was born. 

 

           

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Double Wide Manufactured homes in Athens TN
The 1980s brought about double wide manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee. These homes could look like luxury homes inside. They featured expansive great rooms, walk in closets, garden tubs and most importantly some featured 2 x 6 and even 2 x 8 stud construction. In those days, most homes were still built with 2 x 4 lumber. 

Today’s Superior Manufactured homes in Athens TN
Today most manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee are constructed with 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 pine studs and heavily insulated. They still feature enormous great rooms, spacious master suite style bedrooms and walk in closets. The floor plans and interior design are often superior to standard housing at a fraction of the price. They are energy efficient and come with energy star appliances. They are in many ways superior to modern stick built houses.

Manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee Meet a Higher Standard than Stick Built Code
Manufactured homes in Athens TN are required by law to be more fire resistant. They feature more fire proof materials behind the stove, more fire safety in their fireplaces, and yes, some have fire places. They also contain heavier lumber and more insulation than most stick built homes. Their construction is sturdy and their layouts smart. They are built to look nicer and provide for traffic patterns more efficiently than many typical stick built houses. 

 

Smaller Families need Smaller Homes
In the 21st century, the majority of households consist of only one or two people. Single people, couples and single parents nether need or want huge homes. They also cant afford the utilities associated with homes of over 2000 square feet. In fact economic recession has hit single parents and singles more sharply than any other group. This makes the manufactured home ideal for the smaller 21st century family. 

Green and Futuristic Manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee
It is likely that manufactured homes in Athens TN will lead the way to new trends in housing, just as they were the first to meet the demand for heavier lumber and more insulation in the 1980s, so today they will lead us into more green and efficient ways to live. Todays manufactured homes in Athens Tennessee come in a variety of sizes and eventually we may see even smaller models to compete with the tiny house that is becoming so popular. Energy efficient double wide manufactured homes in Athens TN will always enjoy popularity as well.

 

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Athens Tennessee Manufactured Homes