Editing Modular building (section)

===Materials===
The materials used in modular buildings are of the same quality and durability as those used in traditional construction, preserving characteristics such as acoustic insulation and [[Efficient energy use|energy efficiency]], as well as allowing for attractive and innovative designs thanks to their versatility.<ref>[https://victoryepes.blogs.upv.es/2020/10/02/metodos-modernos-de-construccion-mmc-fabricacion-modular/ Métodos modernos de construcción (MMC): Fabricación modular.] Upv.es. 2020-10-02 Retrieved 2022-09-08</ref> Most commonly used are steel, wood and concrete.<ref>[https://www.hydrodiseno.com/modular-building-construction-materials/ A guide to the latest modular building construction materials.] Hydrodiseno.com. 2021-12-14 Retrieved 2022-09-05</ref>
* Steel: Because it is easily moldable, it allows for innovation in design and aesthetics.
* Wood: Wood is an essential part of most modular buildings. Thanks to its lightness, it facilitates the work of assembling and moving the prefabricated modules.
* Concrete: Concrete offers a solid structure that is ideal for the structural reinforcement of permanent modular buildings. It is increasingly being used as a base material in this type of building, thanks to its various characteristics such as fire resistance, energy savings, greater acoustic insulation, and durability.<ref>[http://www.andece.org/images/BIBLIOTECA/construccion_modular_hormigon_ch.pdf Construcción modular en hormigón: una tendencia al alza (PDF).] Andece.org. p. 53. Retrieved 2022-07-06</ref>

Wood-frame floors, walls and roof are often utilized. Some modular homes include brick or stone exteriors, granite counters and steeply pitched roofs. Modulars can be designed to sit on a perimeter foundation or basement. In contrast, mobile homes are constructed with a steel chassis that is integral to the integrity of the floor system. Modular buildings can be custom built to a client's specifications. Current designs include multi-story units, multi-family units and entire apartment complexes. The negative stereotype commonly associated with mobile homes has prompted some manufacturers to start using the term "off-site construction."

New modular offerings include other construction methods such as [[cross-laminated timber]] frames.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ca.perkinswill.com/news/prefabricated-housing-module-advances-wood-research-university-british-columbia |title=Prefabricated Housing Module Advances Wood Research at the University of British Columbia &#124; 2017-05-15T00:00:00 &#124; Perkins + Will News |access-date=2019-03-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331202313/https://ca.perkinswill.com/news/prefabricated-housing-module-advances-wood-research-university-british-columbia |archive-date=2019-03-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref>