Our homes are built to transport. In order to make it from the factory to your location, our homes must be built to rigid standards which allow them to arrive without damage. It all begins with the homes' 'foundation'. Let's take a closer look at the process. Click next to continue. All frames are built on a jig to ensure they are square and level every time. High Tensile Steel provides a much stronger frame. Our frames are more consistent along the full length of the home and are stronger than welded beams. A 99in width between I-beams allows for more stability and less movement during transit. A 12in I-beam is used on all 16ft wide sections and 14ft wide sections 60ft and longer. All I-Beams come in 40' lengths. Slice plates reinforce the welds on all joints and are never closer than 5' on any home. I-beams are stronger at this point than anywhere else. Camber refers to the curvature of the beam using heat and pressure at engineered points. Reverse camber is done on the bottom of the beam and creates a curved top. Positive camber is on the top and draws the tail up. Camber allows the I-beam to distribute the weight of the home more evenly. I-Beam Jacks are hydraulic jacks that apply pressure to the I-beam during heating. As the 'burn' is applied, the I-Beam will begin to curve. When the beam lifts slightly off the jacks, the camber is correct and the heating is discontinued. Crossmembers eliminate beams from spreading and twisting. C channel iron is used for added strength over angle iron. Gussets are used as added protection to keep the I-beam in place. Heavy Z type steel for added strength. Full depth for correct weight displacement on the I-beam. Provides additional points to secure the frame to the floor. Adds strugtural integrity to the floor of the home. Outriggers are placed at engineered points along the frame and at every spring hanger. Same I-Beam used in hitches as on the frame. Plates are prepunched for correct alignment everytime. Detachable to reduce the cost of removing the hitch after setup. 11,000 lb. coupler allows the truck to carry and distribute the weight of the home more uniformly. Reduces stress on the axles. Less wear and tear on the home during transit. Frames are sprayed with a tar based substance to prevent rusting. Prolongs the life of the grame by protecting it from the elements. Equalized axles are shackled to work together. Provides a smoother ride. Reduces transport problems by distributing the weight of the home to all axles. Owens Corning Fiberglass blanket insulation. Fire resistant. Placed below all plumbing and ducts. Provides a barrier allowing heat and air to remain in place. Houses all plumbing and water lines. Pex system. Continuous run lines. Freeze rated to -40 degrees. Brass fittings and copper crimp rings. No toxic glues or adhesives. Red and white to differentiate between hot and cold. 3/4 trunk lines with 1/2 risers. Pressure tested with air for 15 minutes at 100lbs. Completely enclosed in the basement system. All aluminum 5in x 14in vs 4in x 12in. Engineered for each home. Manufactured in our facility. Continuous along the entire home. Optional Fiberglass ducts. Optional overhead ducts. 2in x 6in 16in on center. Crowned down on HUD and crowned up on MODS. Joists are doubled under sheer walls. Duradeck is a D3 floor system rated for 200lbs/ft. Dimited lifetime warranty. Full width reduces the number of floor seams by 67%. Requires 63% fewer fasteners than non full width decking. 2in ring shank nails are used in all lino areas to eliminate backing out during transit. Helps eliminate lino damage. The floor decking is sanded to eliminate any uneven seams. This ensures a smooth level floor throughout the home. A waterproof sealant is applied to locations where plumbing passes through the floor decking for added protection,. In wet areas the waterproofing is applied to the entire floor. The sealant ensures that any moistrure does not penetrate the decking giving the customer a worry free floor. Tack strip carpet allows for easy installation. Proper carpet placement and stretching. Easy to install new carpet at a later date as needed. Some manufacturers install carpet and then place partition walls afterwards. Attached to the duct system of the home. Grounded to the frame. Eliminates 90% of all static buildup. MOst static electricity is caused by the heating and cooling system. Floors are moved along the lines on dollies. Using dollies ensures the integrity of the frame as teh home is constructed. The home is never under the stress of being pulled along the line from station to station. Another reason Champion Homes arrive to the retail location in great condition. Walls are constructed in a jig to ensure accuracy and uniform fit. Champion uses full length studs on all walls throughout the home. All homes have 2in x 4in walls standard 16in on center. 2x6 walls are optional. All homes have 1/2in sheetrock. Champion homes uses full length backers positioned in the walls to provide a secure surface to attach doors cabinets shower doors etc. These backers are much stronger than block type backers. That's another example of value Champion gives you that is not seen but must be talked about with customers. Champion homes constructs all interior doorways with a complete frame on all three sides which provides the strongest door frame possible. Champion drills the striker plate into the door frame stud to provide a sturdy surface to secure a closed door. All copper wiring 14/2 wire size for all regular outlets. 12/2 wire size for all appliance areas. 10/2 wire for dryers and water heaters. 8 gauge for ranges 6 gauge for the furnace. All outlets are 1 hr fire rated and all other harness boxes are 2 hr fire rated. Tested to ensure proper operation before installation. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt outlets in all wet areas. GFCI outlets have a breaker type system in the plug and will cut power off in the event of an accident or faulty appliance. Trip in 1/2000 of a second. Eliminates accidents around water. Protective steel plates on studs eliminate fasteners being driven into wires. High tensile steel straps are used to provide continuous strength along the entire wall and helps secure the wall to the floor. Wall insulation is owens corning batt. R-11 is standard. All multi-section homes manufactured at Champion/Redman homes are joined together (married) in the production line. This assures a proper set by making sure both sides are square and built to exact specifications before coming off the line. Champion homes uses engineered trusses built to rigid government specifications. All roofs are constructed using a jig to ensure accuracy and exact dimensions on every home. Trusses are tested at 2 1/2 times the required roof load. Standard roof load is 20lbs. Options available. The ridge beam is a 1 1/4 beam that runs the entire length of the home. This continuous beam adds strength and rigidity throughout the length of the home. The ridge beam provides the necessary support during transit. Most manufacturers do not use continuous beams due to the cost of this application. After construction, the roof is hoisted onto the home where it is secured to the interior and exterior walls. Insulation is blown into the ceiling cavity to achieve different R-values depending on the specifications. Even distribution results in energy savings. The cellulose insulation is fire resistant. Champion Homes uses 7/16in OSB as our roof decking due to its superior strength and durability. Seams are staggered to ensure a tighter fit and sturdier roof. Plydry is placed on top of the OSB to provide a water resistant barrier between the shingles and OSB. Center Seal is a factory applied centerline insulator and vapor barrier eliminates setup oversights which may result in poor installation serves as a barrier against the most damaging element to the home. Moisture. The End Result

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