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Approved Technical Notes

We are dedicated to ensuring that builders install our homes in a manner that ensures the homeowner receives the safest and most durable home possible. This section contains supplemental information that is applicable to all brands. This section provides additional information that addresses issues not contained in the manual. Much of this information has been provided by other builders or inspectors to help raise the bar on the overall quality of the installation of the home. We have reviewed this information and believe it to be technically correct. Builders should review local codes and requirements before implementing information contained in this section.


Letter on Galvanized Anchors

Letter on Galvanized Anchors

Letter from HUD temporarily suspending the enforcement of the galvanization requirement for anchoring systems that would have become effective on February 2, 2009.




Supporting a Home for Display or Storage

Supporting a Home for Display or Storage

Clarification from HUD regarding the implementation date of the new requirements for supporting homes for display or storage on model home centers.