[Mercedes] Totally OT but very interesting -- Automated house construction

[dan penoff.com]

Same with youngest son’s house. 2x4 (and 6) construction. Only real difference I found was that they still used cheap finishes, whihc is easily addressed if you want. Drywall, etc., everything you would expect to see in a stick-built home. Only thing I’ve found that’s different is some of the wiring devices are different in that they are “enclosed” so that they didn’t have to use a separate box to install the devices in. No doubt a cost savings sort of thing.

When it comes to your first home, cost matters.

-D

> On Mar 24, 2026, at 10:20 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <mercedes at okiebenz.com> wrote:
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> I think you're thinking of a mobile home. 
> Today's manufactured homes are not that. In fact its kind of a crappy name, all homes are manufactured in some fashion after all.
> 
> Angie's aunt's place is 2x6 construction with very good insulation. IIRC the windows were put in after the house was assembled on the foundation so the windows didn't get cracked during transport...
> 
> -Curt
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> On Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 01:13:41 PM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes <mercedes at okiebenz.com> wrote: 
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>> There is something to be said for a manufactured home too.
> 
> And against. The one I grew up in, eventually lost to a kitchen fire,
> had numerous issues:
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> Flimsy. 2x2 walls I think.
> Thin insulation, see above.
> Drafty. Jalousie windows, and see above.
> Aluminum wiring.
> Zinsco breaker box.
> Small.
> 
> But, we could afford it, so there's that. OTOH, operating costs
> were higher than a stick-built house.
> 
> Pluses: Quick and affordable to acquire.
> Minuses: Uncomfortable and expensive to live in. Tatty.
> 
> I'm sure better can be had now. (Or indeed, then.)
> 
> -- Jim
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