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FAQ:

1. 1. Are these Manufactured homes? What is the difference?
   2. Do you provide land and home packages?
   3. Can you move interior walls?
   4. Can we make changes to the floor plans? What if we like the kitchen in one plan and want to move it into another floor plan?
   5. What kind of foundations do these homes have?
   6. What zoning and covenant restrictions may affect these homes? Can you put these houses anywhere?
   7. Can I see the homes under construction?
   8. What if you can’t deliver a house to our site because of physical restrictions?
   9. Do you provide financing?
   10. Do you do “Custom” Homes or Re-models?
   11. Can you make a “Cabin Solutions” series look like a regular home with stucco exterior walls?
   12. I’m not sure how to go about getting my utilities installed. Can you help me?
   13. How long does it take to build a home?
   14. Can I do my own plumbing, tile-work, foundation, ect? Or, leave the home unfinished and finish it myself including the sheetrock and painting?

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• Question: Are these Manufactured homes? What is the difference?

  • Your ABS Home will appreciate in value because it is a conventionally constructed home built to meet the I.B.C. and inspected by the StateConstruction Industries Division.
  • Your ABS Home will finance at the lower rates available for conventionally constructed homes.
  • Your ABS home will insure at the lower rates offered for conventionally constructed homes.
  • Your ABS Home will not be registered with the Motor Vehicles Department.
  • Your ABS Home will not have a steel frame, axles or brakes.
  • The cost of the Foundation is included in our price.
  • The cost of delivery and set up (up to 75 miles) is included in our price.
  • The ABS insulation package is far superior to the manufactured homes, which will save you money in heating and cooling costs.

1. 1. Question: Do you provide land and home packages?

      • ABS does not offer lots for sale, however, we do work with real-estate agents and mortgagebrokers who can help you find a lot and bundle your new lot and our home into one financial transaction.

1. 1. Question: Can you move interior walls?

      • Yes, we can absolutely work with you to modify room sizes, add bedrooms, eliminate walls, or make any other changes to suit your needs.

1. 1. Question: Can we make changes to the floor plans? What if we like the kitchen in one plan and want to move it into another floor plan?

      • Yes, we will work with you to see what is possible and will do our best to make a home that is uniquely yours

1. 1. Question: What kind of foundations do these homes have?

      • ABS will construct your home and place it on a permanent foundation on your lot. Thisfoundation consists of a conventional spread footing with CMU stem-walls that are steel-reinforced and filled with solid concrete. To keep your homesecurely adhered to this foundation, Simpson Strong Tie strap ties are imbedded in these concrete footings and are attached to the flooring of yourhome.

1. 1. Question: What zoning and covenant restrictions may affect these homes? Can you put these houses anywhere?

      • Often in rural areas, covenant restrictions are few. However, in more developed areas, lotsare often sold with covenant restrictions that place limits on the types of structures that can be placed on them. Our homes are fully conventionalhomes that should not be affected my most limits. If you think you want one of our homes, but are unsure if it is allowed, bring your covenants andcome-in and talk to one of our consultants. They will review them with you and even attend any architectural control committee meetings necessary to

        get an approval. We can even construct your home with a conventional slab-on-grade foundation if that’s what it takes. You might be surprised to

        find that one of our homes may already be in your neighborhood.

1. 1. Question: Can I see the homes under construction?

      • Of course! , if we are building homes in our yard, please come by and we will be happy to giveyou a tour. If we are busy building site-built homes, come-in and talk to a consultant who will be happy to take you to a site that is nearby.

1. 1. Question: What if you can’t deliver a house to our site because of physical restrictions?

      • If access to your site is too narrow for one of our homes, we are able to construct your homeusing our “split” method where it is constructed in two halves that are transported separately and then merged at your site. If this doesn’t work butyour land is close enough to our facility, we may be able to build it on your site for a minimal to no cost difference. If you are farther away, we maystill be able to construct on your site but costs will be more dependent on local availability of materials like concrete and the costs of travel for our

        crews. Come by and discuss your needs with one of our consultants and he would be more than happy to provide pricing for you.

1. 1. Question: Do you provide financing?

      • No, ABS does not have an in-house financing arm, but we do partner with local mortgagebrokers well-versed in construction and permanent loan packages.

1. 1. Question: Do you do “Custom” Homes or Re-models?

      • Yes, separate from our “Custom Solutions” series, ABS can construct any home you canobtain plans for. Have an idea for a home but want a ground-up design? ABS can work with your architect or can recommend a designer to help youflesh out your ideas while we turn them into reality. Have an existing home you want to add-on to or want a kitchen or bathroom remodel? Come byour show room today and see and touch our samples and talk to one of our home consultants about your dreams and needs.

1. 1. Question: Can you make a “Cabin Solutions” series look like a regular home with stucco exterior walls?

      • Yes, in fact, we can even make our larger homes look like cabins if that fits your needs. Wecan make any floor plan with any exterior look you want.

1. 1. Question: I’m not sure how to go about getting my utilities installed. Can you help me?

      • Of course, while our standard pricing does not include the installation of any utilities that aremore than 5’ from the perimeter of the home, ABS will be happy to help you find the right contacts for your area. If want us to do it all, we will behappy to provide you with pricing for a complete “turn-key” experience.

1. 1. Question: How long does it take to build a home?

      • The construction time of your home will depend on many factors which include but are notlimited to: The size of the home, how many custom features it has, the difficulty of access to your lot, the permit requirements and process of yourarea, and, of course, the weather. Generally, ABS should be able to complete a home based on one of our floor-plans at our production facility inabout a 90 to 120 day timeframe, with an additional 30 days needed to set the foundation and get your home transported to your lot. Final close-out

        after that depends on your utilities and the weather at your site.

1. 1. Question: Can I do my own plumbing, tile-work, foundation, ect? Or, leave the home unfinished and finish it myself including the sheetrock and painting?

      • ABS will work with you to plan the level of completion you want us to perform on your home.Please consider that that our licensed and insured subcontractors provide us very competitive pricing which allows us to pass-on the savings to you.Also consider that building a home requires close coordination and safety and quality related inspections as required by the building permit rules foryour area. Any coordination or quality snafu’s may cause time delays and add extra costs. Come in and let us know what you would like to do and we

        would be more than happy to discuss what is possible.