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Who is American Modular?

American Modular Corporation is New England's largest manufacturer of commercial modular buildings and currently ranked #17 throughout the United States according to Automated Builder magazine. The company is privately held and has built its reputation of unsurpassed quality building by building, customer by customer.

Why is Modular better?

The quality of construction of a modular structure is invariably far superior to that of a stick built in the field.

There is no way you can compare the precision cut of a $10,000 radial arm saw or a $100,000 component cutter used in a modular factory to the hand saw or the small hand held circular saw used at job sites for construction.

Furthermore, modular factories have a full time inspection team that covers inspections in every detail from lumber cut to size, floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, electrical, plumbing, fastening schedules, insulating, windows, doors, etc. Along with the in-house quality control department, modular companies are required to have a Third Party Inspection Agency. The Third Party Agency is a non-partisan agency that review and certifies that the blue prints and ultimately the building meet all appropriate state codes. The Third Party Agency will conduct plant inspections on all units during construction to ensure that all guidelines are being met while on the assembly line.

All materials used in the construction of a modular building are stored indoors, so they are not exposed to the elements of the outdoors which often damage the integrity of the material.

Can I tell the difference between a modular and a site built building?

More often than you even realize, you drive by or have been in a modular building without even knowing it. Whether it is an office building, health care center, bank, classroom, or child-care center you simply would not know the difference from the surface. Exteriors and interiors can be as wide ranging as any other style of construction, and can be suited to meet your own particular tastes and budget.

How do I buy a modular from you?

American Modular sells through a select group of modular dealers. These dealers are individually selected based upon their experience, reputation, and high degree of integrity and fairness. Simply put, our buildings are only one piece of the puzzle. Our dealers know how to complete the package and deliver to the customer a complete American Modular building. Upon learning your needs, we will arrange to have a dealer meet personally with you to discuss your individual project.

What are some of the other advantages?

There is a big difference worth noting: flexibility. Once in place, your modular building can be moved again and again as your needs change. For example, with an aging school population, the modular building can be moved from an elementary school to middle school or high school as the need presents itself. Furthermore, the dealer can arrange a lease program for you, so you are not tied into a building for a long period, if you so choose. The dealer can simply take the building away after you are done with it. No other building provider can offer you the flexibility of a modular

American Modular Corporation, LLC
370 South Main Street, Terryville CT 06786
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