Argon gas is wasted unless you are at a high altitude. Make sure the windows are vinyl, Low-E windows with welded corners.Contrary to what many believe, adding extra "straps" or anchors does not change the wind rating of a manufactured home. The shorter the overhang, generally the lower the wind rating. The width of the eave (roof overhang) is a quick indicator of the wind load construction of a manufactured home. There are specific requirements for construction regarding wind loads. No manufactured (or site-built) home is tornado or stormproof, but some of the better-built homes are built to withstand 140+ MPH straight winds.Wind Zone 3 (110 miles an hour) is in a very small area on the coastline. Wind Zone 2 (100 miles an hour) is within 90 miles of the coastline. Wind zone 1 (basically, winds of up to 70 miles an hour) covers most of the continental US. The Wind Zone of a house defines the wind that it is supposed to be built to withstand.If available, ask for the "crossover duct" to be built into the floor (on double and triple wide homes)-not flex duct under the home, which is potentially exposed to the elements and animals.There is one manufacturer based in Oklahoma that builds every double wide home Energy Star rated. Be careful when this is being pitched to you. They are allowed to keep their factory Energy Star rated as long as they build at least one qualifying home per year at that location. Some manufacturers have "Energy Star" construction or "Green" construction available, but very few actually build their homes to these standards. This label is usually found in the kitchen or utility room. You can see the energy rating on the HUD label that is posted (by law) in every home. ![]()
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