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  • Custom Designed Home
  • From "Assembly Required"
    episode DASR-101


    While the Papadopoulos family decides if prefab is right for them, John and Cristen Surratt are already firm believers.

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    Custom Home

    The Surratt family used prefab technology to create a one-of-a kind modular home (figure A). Customizations and upgrades galore make the Surratt’s home unique.

    Being first in the neighborhood to build a modular caused some skepticism from the Surratt neighbors (figure B), but worry quickly turned to amazement as the home came together (figure C).
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    Figure A

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    Figure B

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    Figure C


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    Figure D
    The home is a large, two story with a basement. It came in five modular sections. The house has two different roof pitches to accommodate the large garage at the front. Beginning with the brick face (figure D), upgrades galore exist in this beautiful home.

    The interior is filled with unique tile floors (figure E), recessed lighting (figure F), solid surface countertops (figure G) and customized windows with crown molding. And yes, it was all installed at the factory!

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    Figure E

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    Figure F

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    Figure G



    RESOURCES :

    Nationwide Custom Homes
    Contact: Reed Dillon
    Website: www.nationwide-homes.com

    Manufactured Housing Institute
    Contact: Bruce Savage
    Website: www.manufacturedhousing.org

    Building Systems Council
    National Association of Home Builders

    E-mail: efulton@nahb.com


    GUESTS :

    Tim McGrath
    McGrath Custom Homes, LLC
    Authorized Builder for Nationwide Custom Homes
    Phone: 703-787-0307
    Website: www.mcgrathcustomhomes.com/

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