Prefab modular homes are earthquake resilient. Each house design is uniquely engineered to meet local seismic code requirements to adapt to the terrain, utilizing best foundation options available for the region. The fact of the matter is that the new prefab modular structures are built stronger than conventional houses to with stand earthquakes. For more details regarding the subject, visit our zine website at: https://www.drmprefab.com/zine/constructions/are-modular-homes-earthquake-resilient and now you can also read our slideshare presentations at http://www.slideshare.net/DRMinv

2. Modular homes can be
found in earthquake
and seismic zones
Each house design is
individually
engineered to meet
local seismic code
requirements and to
adapt to the natural
terrain utilizing one
among the many
foundation options
available.

3. The biggest misconception is that modular homes
are flimsy and fall apart easy. The fact of the matter
is that the new modular homes are built as strong as
or stronger than conventional homes. Earthquake
hazard levels are based on the seismic risk and the
damage anticipated from major seismic events.

4. A unique approach of
integrating post and beam
construction technology
with almost any
foundation type makes
modular homes adaptable
to nearly any terrain,
climate or design need.
Foundation types include
stilts & pilings, basements,
crawl-spaces, and on-
grade slabs.

5. Depending upon the specific location and the condition of the
soil, various approaches are employed to stabilize the home
foundations. Slab foundation homes often only require large
steel-reinforced floating slabs, but in some circumstances where
soil conditions are poor, steel-reinforced grade beams may also
be required. In other settings, foundations may actually have to
be pinned to stable rock formations below. And in the most
extreme seismic areas, anchoring foundations deep in the
ground to stabilizing pilings may be necessary.