Home Building Options – What is Meant by a Stick Built Home?

Industry jargon can really put people off. In home building, it’s often the reason why there is so much confusion and frustration. There are huge gaps in understanding between professional builders and their clients and this often results in a breakdown in communications.

So, from time to time, I like to explain some terminology in my articles. Here is a question that I hear a lot:

Question: What does the term “stick built” mean?

Answer: Over the years, the term “stick built” has referred to homes built out of “sticks” or lumber … on site, one piece at a time. The name was chosen to differentiate between mobile or manufactured homes that are factory built and these site built homes.

Nowadays, it would be more accurate to use the term “site built” as there are many ways to build homes “on site.” There are SIP homes, ICF built homes, and various packaged homes.

I wish there was a simple, straightforward answer or description for a “stick built” home but there no longer is. But, here’s what I believe will be most useful to you …

It’s not so much about how it’s made but where it’s built and its classification. With that in mind, take a look at these three issues:

1. It’s an issue of current and long term value
2. It’s an issue of financing
3. It’s an issue of classification for taxation

When it comes to these issues, most all home building techniques fall under the “stick built” umbrella except for manufactured/mobile homes. This means, kit homes, log homes, panelized homes, SIP & ICF homes and modular homes.

When you hear “stick built,” think traditional home, built on a permanent, in ground foundation and constructed (or assembled) on site.

For the home’s value, it’s a much better long-term solution than a manufactured/mobile home.

Author: Mel Inglima
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
Provided by: Digital Camera Times

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