Realstream's Partnership with the Manufactured and Modular Housing

Realstream's revolutionary GroundFORCE foundation system offers a transformative opportunity for the manufactured and modular housing industry. Our pre-cast, pre-tensioned concrete slab system fundamentally changes home installation, bringing unique benefits to both sectors.

The synergy of pre-cast and pre-tensioned concrete slab systems creates a powerful construction solution. Pre-tensioning enhances structural performance and durability, while pre-casting accelerates construction and offers design versatility.This combination results in faster, stronger, and more cost-effective buildings, making it an ideal choice for modern construction projects.

Unlike traditional post-tensioned systems, pre-tensioning provides a much higher safety factor. What sets Realstream's approach apart is their ability to use pre-tensioned cable while achieving zero camber, resulting in a perfectly flat slab surface. This flat surface significantly increases the speed of construction, offering substantial efficiency gains in the home-building process.

For manufactured homes, it's crucial to understand the HUD approval process. Unlike site-built homes, manufactured homes are constructed entirely in a factory setting and built to the federal HUD code. This code supersedes local building codes, and compliance is certified at the factory level. This means that when a manufactured home leaves the factory, it already meets national standards for quality, durability, and safety, significantly streamlining the on-site installation process.

Realstream's GroundFORCE system complements this factory-centric approach. While manufactured homes already benefit from the efficiency of HUD approval, the GroundFORCE system enhances their quality and durability without compromising these regulatory advantages. It provides a superior foundation option that can be seamlessly integrated into the factory-built home.

In the modular sector, where homes must typically meet local building codes, the GroundFORCE system can simplify the foundation aspect of code compliance, although local approvals are still required.

Key advantages of the GroundFORCE system include:

1. Reduced Site Work: The prefabricated foundation eliminates extensive ground preparation, saving time and money while enabling installation on diverse terrains.

2. Enhanced Structural Integrity: The advanced foundation significantly increases structural strength, boosting home value and resilience to extreme weather.

3. True Mobility: The entire structure, including the foundation, can be transported as a single unit, offering unprecedented flexibility for homeowners.

4. Expedited Process: For modular homes, while not bypassing local regulations, it can simplify the foundation aspect of construction, potentially reducing build time and complexity.

This partnership allows the industry to combine the efficiency of factory production - already a hallmark of manufactured homes - with foundation quality that rivals or exceeds site-built homes. It addresses historical criticisms of factory-built housing while opening new markets and possibilities.

By embracing this collaboration, the manufactured and modular housing industry can elevate its offerings, presenting modern, flexible, and high-quality housing solutions. As housing needs evolve, this partnership is poised to play a crucial role in meeting future homeowner demands, further enhancing the advantages of factory-built homes and reshaping public perception in the process.