Modular Homes Basic

Who in his or her right mind would ever think of the phrase “Alaska modular home” as anything but the punch line or a joke? The thought of relentless winter gales, nights which are longer than seasons in other parts of the world, and enough ice to start your own hockey rink coating the roof of an Alaska modular home is enough to make almost anyone laugh at the idea!

But maybe not. Did you know that as long ago as the 1970s, when British Petroleum (BP) was constructing the Alaskan oil pipeline, they housed their pipeline construction workers in Alaska modular homes on the state’s legendary North Slope. The North Slope of Alaska is one of the most hostile environments on the planets, with the permafrost in the ground never thawing, and constant winds gusting regularly to fifty miles per hour, creating a wind chill effect of -50F at least once each month while the average year-round North Slope temperature is a balmy 9.7F.

Yet British Petroleum’s Alaska modular homes stood up to the worst the North Slope could throw at them, so an Alaska modular home could almost certainly handle conditions in the less rugged parts of the state unless it falls victim to global warming and drift out to sea on a melting ice shelf. There are some places in Alaska, in fact , which are simply too remote to be reached by traditional home construction crews with traditional home building materials, and in those spots the Alaska modular home may be the only housing option.

A Mobile Home It’s Not

If you’re someone who has always thought that a mobile home and a modular home were one and the same, you will be surprised to learn that they are entirely unrelated. Any Alaska modular home must be erected on a fixed foundation and will remain where it is assembled permanently.

Once an Alaska modular home is completed, it will be indistinguishable form its traditionally built neighbors, but the construction of the Alaska modular home will require much less man-power and will be finished in a remarkably short time. Because it requires so much less labor to assemble an Alaska modular home, the total cost of the home will be much smaller than that of a similarly-sized standard home.

The Energy Efficient Alaska Modular Home

Anyone considering building an Alaska modular home (or any Alaska home, for that matter) will have to factor the home’s energy efficiency into his or her final decision. All modular homes, however, are constructed of individual blocks which fit together so precisely that they are virtually impenetrable to the elements.

But if that’s not enough for you, you can choose to order an Alaska modular home with extra insulation which surpasses Energy star efficiency standards. You should also keep in mind that every Alaska modular home must meet the local building codes for energy efficiency.
Alaska is one of the last unspoiled natural treasures on earth, with its crystal clear air, tumbling mountain streams and raging rivers, breathtaking coastlines, and unsurpassed wildlife. After one visit to Alaska you may decide that you don’t want a home anywhere else, and buy choosing an Alaska modular home, you can afford to make your dream a reality!