Preferred Building Systems REDEFINING MODULAR

REDEFINING MODULARPreferred Building Systems

preferredbuildings.com 8 888.756.3946

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Imagine your dreamhome...

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WE CAN BUILD IT.


What Is A Modular Home?Imaginemoving into a brand newhome in just amatter of

months. You can with a Preferred Building Systems (PBS)

modularhome!Modularhomesareconventionalhomesbuilt

insegmentscalledmodules.Usingprecisemethods,modules

are constructedby skilled craftsmen in a climate-controlled

factory. Completedmodules are inspected by a third-party

agencytoensurethattheymeetyourspecificstatebuilding

code.Thesecompletedandinspectedmodulesaretruckedto

apreparedfoundationandjoinedtogethercreatingyournew

home.

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Benefits to Modular BuildingHomeconstructioninafractionofthetimewithqualityassurancebythirdpartyinspectionsarejusttwoofthebenefitsof

modularhomes.Becausetheyarebuilttowithstandtransportation,thestructuralintegrityofmodularhomesoutperforms

site-builthomes.Inmodularconstruction,specificallydesignedandengineeredmaterialsandfasteningmethodsareused

tocreatemodules.Thesemodulesconsistofprebuiltcomponentsthatincludewalls,floorsandceilingsinwhichwiringand

plumbing,windowsanddoors,kitchencabinetsandbathfixturesareassembledunderoptimumbuildingconditions.

PBSmodularhomescanbeasluxuriousasstickbuilthomes,butsurmountingthetypicaladvantagesofmodularhomes,

PBSiscommittedtothehomeownersavingmoneyonenergycostsyearafteryear.

Pre-Financing

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(based on customer decisions)

2 - 3 DAYS 2 - 9 WEEKS 2 - 8 WEEKS(builder dependent)

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Permitting

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Engineering & Production

Manufacturing,

Ship & House Set

Final Walkthrough

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*Time periods are approximate and vary based on house design and builder’s project schedule.

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preferredbuildings.com 8 888.756.3946PBS Factory, Claremont, NH

From Factory to FoundationFromthemomentyourhomebeginsthebuildingprocessitisprotected.Modular

homesarebuiltwithinfourwallskeepingthemfromenvironmentalelementswhen

itismostimportant.Yourroof,wallsandinteriorstaysafeanddryuntiltheyarefully

preparedtowithstandmothernature.

“�My�house�is�incredibly�efficient.�It�is�every�bit�what�had�been�promised�in�an�energy�efficient�home�and�is�saving�me�money�in�utilities�every�day.”�

-Dr.RoyBarnes,Claremont,NH


“�If�you�want�custom�design,�energy�efficiency,�quality�construction�and�a�team�of�professionals�you�need�only�to�look�for�one� �manufacturer…PBS”

-RussellD.Busa,PresidentSterlingHomesDev.Corp.,Burlington,MA

Why A PBS Modular Home?PBSisaleaderinbuildingsystemstechnology,sustainablebuildingpracticesandenergyconservation.APBS

modularhomeprovidesthehighestqualityhomeatacompetitiveprice.This isachievedthrough innovative

engineeringanduncommonattentiontodetailinacontrolled,systematicprocess.

Preferred Building Systems brings lower building costs, greater performance in heating and cooling costs and

stream lined convenience throughout thebuildingproject. Thedetail indesign,material choices, andproduction

planningthat isassociatedwitheveryPBSmodularhomebringstheconsistencyandqualityforwhichPBSis

known.ThegoalatPBSistounderstandourcustomers’needsandexceedexpectationsthroughourinnovation,

experienceandattentiontodetail,whilebeingcommittedtoourenvironmentandresponsiblebuildingpractices.


Sustainable Building PracticesFromframetofinishPBSiscommittedtoresponsiblestewardshipof

our environment. Our factory incorporates a “zero waste” philosophy

withourownoperationalenergyefficiencies,recyclingprograms,and

like-mindedsuppliers.ThesepracticesarethefoundationforwhyPBSis

recognizedassettinganewstandardinthemodularindustry.

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Building Systems TechnologyAgreatadvantagetomodularconstructionisthecontrolthatcomesfrombuildinginafactorysetting.Thissettingallowsformoreconsistent

qualityduetouniformconstructionprocesses,trainingtechniques,andthird-partyinspections.

AtPBS,weapplythedetailsofengineeringandtheefficienciesoftheassemblylinetoourfactoryconstructionmethods.Eachcraftsmanisan

expertinseveralaspectsofhomeconstruction.Thisexpertiseleadstofasterproductiontimes,higherqualitycraftsmanship,andtheenhanced

durabilityofourproduct.Constructioninourclimate-controlledenvironmentensuresthatyournewmodularhomewillhavelevelfloors,square

frames,andvirtuallynomarginoferrorintrimsandfinishes.

Wearecommittedtohelpingyoudesignaplanthatexpressesyourpersonalstylepreferenceinahomefrom1,200to12,000ormoresquarefeet.

PBSbuildsyourhometoyourcustomdesign.


Energy Efficiency PBSproudlyproduceshomes thatexceed*ENERGYSTAR® ratings.ENERGYSTARhomesuseat least 15

percentlessenergythanconventionalhomesbuilttocode.PBSconcentratesonthe“thermalenvelope”

providinghomeownerswithabetterinsulated,moreairtighthomethathaslowermaintenanceandoperating

coststhanahomebuiltonlytocode.

AtPBSallofourhomesgothroughathermalbypasschecklistbeforeleavingtheplant.Thischecklistis

combinedwithonsitetestingresultinginaHomeEnergyRatingScore(*HERS)Index.

IndependentHERStestinghasproventhatPBShomesaverageaHERSratingof56.Thisrepresentsa44%

savings inutilitiesexpensesoveraconventionalhomebuilttocode.Directlyrelatedtoenergycosts,PBS

homesreturnsavingstoyouyearafteryear.

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EXISTING HOMES

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Code.AHERSIndexofzeroindicates

thattheProposedBuildingusesno

netpurchasedenergy(aZeroEnergy

Building).Each1-pointdecreasein

theHERSIndexrepresentsa1%reduction

inenergyconsumption.Thus,the

lowerahome’sHERSindex,themore

energyefficientitis.

* ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

“�PBS�was�a�refreshing�change�from�the�standard�building�process.�Watching�the�house�being�set�onto�the�foundation�was�breathtaking.�The�quality�of�our�PBS�home�is�exceptional�-�we�couldn’t�be�happier.�Each�time�we�walk�through�the�door,�we�realize�how�much�we�truly�love�our�home.”�

-Dr.JohnandLauraWest,Grantham,NH

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FLOORING

OpenJoists2000FloorSystem

SolidSawnJoistFloorSystem

3/4"AdvantecFloorSheathing

3/4"OSBFloorSheathing

3/4"T&GPlywoodFloorSheathing

MARRIAGE�WALL�SYSTEM

9”MarriageWall2x4F.J.Studs@16”O.C.7/16OSB

w/CenterSealInsulationGasket

EXTERIOR�WALL�SYSTEM

2x6F.J.Studs@16"O.C.Nu-WoolR-21

2x4F.J.Studs@16"O.C.Nu-Wool2"PolystyreneR-23.3

2x6F.J.Studs@16"O.C.Nu-Wool2"PolystyreneR-31

2x6F.J.Studs@16"O.C.Nu-Wool2"PolyisocyanurateR-34

2x6F.J.Studs@16"O.C.Nu-Wool6"PolyisocyanurateR-60

7/16"OSBExteriorSheathing

1/2"CDXPlywoodExteriorSheathing

1/2"ZIPOSBExteriorSheathing

8'CeilingHeight(1stand2ndFloor)

9'CeilingHeight(1stFloorOnly)

ROOF�SYSTEM�RANCH�&�2-STORY

5/12PitchRoofSystem

6/12PitchRoofSystem

7/12PitchRoofSystem

8/12PitchRoofSystem

FoldingTrussSystem

HalfSpanTrussSystem

FullSpanTrussSystem

ROOF�SYSTEM�CAPE

10/12PitchCapeRoofSystem

12/12PitchCapeRoofSystem

PinRafterRoofSystem

RafterPanelRoofSystem

ReverseGable

5’6”WideA-Dormer

6’6”WideA-Dormer

8’WideA-Dormer

ShedDormer

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INSULATION�SYSTEM

R-40CelluloseInsulationInstalledOnSite(Mass.&South)

R-49CelluloseInsulationInstalledOnSite(NorthofMass.)

R-90CelluloseInsulationInstalledOnSite

R-150CelluloseInsulationInstalledOnSite

R-32CelluloseInsulationInstalledin2x10CeilingofCapes

HRV�/�ERV�VENTILATION�SYSTEM

HVR90HTHeatRecoveryVentilatorUpTo3000sq/ft(std)

GSHH3KHeatRecoveryVentilatorOver3000sq/ftw/HEPA

HV-1600WholeHouseFan

PanasonicFV-08VS1Fan(only)

CEILING�SYSTEM

5/8”SheetrockFlatCeiling

5/8”SheetrockCathedralCeiling

5/8”SheetrockTrayCeiling

SPRINKLER�SYSTEM

SprinklerSystemperDesign

HEATING�SYSTEM

Slant-FinFineLine15hotwaterbaseboardheatdesignedtoprovide72degreesFahrenheitinsideunder-13degreesFahrenheitoutsidetemperaturewith15mphwindvelocity.Baseboardhotwaterheatelementsareinstalledthroughfloorwith3/4"PEXforfieldhook-up.

Baseboardelectricheatisamulti-circuitsystemwiththermostaticcontrolprovidedineachheatedroom.InstallationofULapprovedbaseboardtypeunitsisaccordingtorecommendationscontainedinASHRAEguideandthoseofmanufacturer,andisincompliancewiththeNationalElectricalCode.

RadiantHeat“WarmBoard”System

ViegaClimatePanelRadiantHeatSystem

ViegaClimateTrakRadiantHeatSystem

BATH�VENTILATION�SYSTEM

FV-08VFL2Fan/Light/NightLight80CFM(stnd)

FV-08VLK1Fan/Light/NightLight80CFM(Green)

FV-08VSL1Fan/Heat/Light/NightLight80CFM(LowProfile)

FV-11VHL1Fan/Heat/Light/NightLight(Over100Sq/Ft)

FV-11VQL4Fan/Light/NightLight(Over100Sq/Ft)

ROOF�SHINGLES

IKO25-Year3-TabShingle

IKO30-YearArchitecturalTypeShingle

IKO50-YearArchitecturalTypeShingle

IKO50-YearArchitecturalTypeShingle-HighWind

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EXTERIOR�SIDING�&�TRIM�SYSTEM

12"Eavew/Vented"PorchCeiling"WhiteBeadedVinyl

12"EavewAluminumVentStrip

NoGableEndOverhang

8"GableEndOverhang

12"GableEndOverhang

1x6Fasciaw/1x3ShadowMiraTEC

MiraTECWindow&DoorTrim

1x6Fasciaw/1x3ShadowKleerPVC

KleerPVCWindow&DoorTrim

1x6Fasciaw/1x3ShadowPine

CraneAmericanDreamDouble4VinylSiding.040thk.

CraneMarketSquareDouble4VinylSiding.044thk.

1/2x6PFJCedarClapboards

CraneboardTriple6VinylSiding

MidAmericaLouveredShutters

ENTRY�DOOR�SYSTEMS

Thermatru"SmoothStar"S2101-3/4InsulatedFiberglassw/CompressionWeatherStripping&FramesaverJambsw/BrickmouldTrim

Thermatru"SmoothStar"S210Fiberglassw/SingleSidelite

Thermatru"SmoothStar"S210Fiberglassw/DoubleSidelite

Thermatru"SmoothStar"S262Fiberglassw/FramesaverJambs



TransomtoMatchWidthofFrontDoor(9'CeilingOnly)

ENTRY�DOOR�HARDWARE

SchlagePlymouthBrassLocksetandHingesw/Deadbolt

SchlagePlymouthNickelLocksetandHingesw/Deadbolt

SchlageFlair(Lever)BrassLocksetandHingesw/Deadbolt

SchlageFlair(Lever)NickelLocksetandHingesw/Deadbolt

PATIO�DOOR�SYSTEMS

ModernViewSlidingPatioDoor

AndersonPermaShieldSlidingPatioDoor

AndersonFrenchWoodSlidingPatioDoor

ThermatruSmoothStarHingedPatioDoor

AndersonHingedInswingPermaShieldPatioDoor

AndersonHingedInswingFrenchWoodPatioDoor

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ELECTRICAL�SYSTEM

Cutler-Hammer40circuit200-amppanelissuppliedwithnecessarybreakersforallhousewiring.Theelectricalpanelisshippedlooseforyourelectriciantoinstallonsite.Breakersforbasementcircuits,additionalappliances,orfurnaceandwaterheaterareavailableasanoption.

Breakersforbasementcircuits,additionalappliances,orfurnaceandwaterheaterareavailableasanoption.

SwitchesAndReceptaclesareWhiteDecorastylewiredtocomplywithNationalElectricalCode.

Groundfaultcircuitinterrupterreceptacleinstalledatallkitchenandbathcircuits,plustwoexteriorwaterproofreceptacles.TwoCat-5phonesandtwoRG-6coaxTV’s.

EnergyStarRatedLightingFixtureswithCFLBulbs

EnergyStarRatedLightingFixtureswithPinBaseBulbs(Vt)

SmokeDetectorsareFireXA/C-D/CU.L.approvedandwiredtocomplywithNationalElectricalCode,and/orstateandlocalcodes.AnAdditionalSmokeDetectorisprovidedforfieldinstallationinbasementarea.

CODetectorsareU.L.approvedandwiredtocomplywithNationalElectricalCode,and/orstateandlocalcodes

KITCHEN�SYSTEM

KitchenperPlanbyPBSDesignerwithKraftmaidBelmontMapleorDaltonBirchCabinetswithChoiceof7Colors

KitchenperPlanbyPBSDesignerwithAristokraftContrac-tor'sChoiceHammondWheatCabinets

CounterTopisE-2000EuropeanStyleLaminatewithPro-fileFrontNose,FlatFacewithDoubleRadius,1-1/2Thick.3"Backsplash.

KindredDMG804stainlesssteeldoublebowlwithMoen87480Torrancesingleleverfaucetwithspray.

KindredSG804SingleBowlS/Sw/Moen87480Faucet

KindredDMG804Dbl.BowlS/Sw/Moen87480SLFaucet

KindredSG804SingleBowlS/Sw/Moen87480SLFaucet

Economy25"x22"x6"SingleBowlw/Moen67430Faucet

KitchenRangeHoodisBroanQT230WWWhiteVentedtoExterior.UnventedwhenlocatedonInteriorWall.

AppliancesaretypicallybyOthersandSpecificationsshouldbeprovidedtoPBSKitchenDesignerforspacerequirements.

STAIR�SYSTEM

CarpetGradeTreadswithPFJSkirtboards

OakTreadswithPFJPineRisersandPFJSkirtboards

S.Y.P.TreadswithPineRisersandPFJSkirtboards

OakTreadswithOakRisersandPFJSkirtboards

TemporaryStairs

INTERIOR�WALL�SYSTEM

2x4&2x6FJStuds@16"O.C.1/2"SheetrockPrimerCoatw/LowVOC

BathWalls1/2"MoistureResistantWallboardPrimerCoatw/LowVOC

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INTERIOR�TRIM�SYSTEM

PFJ2-1/2"ColonialCasingwith3-1/2"Base

PJFMarbleheadTrimwithSpeedbase

Clear2-1/2"ColonialCasingwithClear3-1/2Base

PJF1x4"Casingwith1x6"BasewithReveal@5/4HeadCasing

Clear1x4"Casingwith1x6"BasewithReveal@5/4HeadCasing

InteriorWindowTrimPictureFramed

InteriorWindowTrimFramedwithStoolCap

PJF3-5/8CrownMolding

PLUMBING�SYSTEM

Hotandcoldwaterdistributionandwasteventsystemsabovethesub-floorarefactoryinstalled.WaterSupply-Hotandcoldwatercircuitsareassembledofcross-linkedpolyethylenetubingwithbrasscrimpfittings.Drain,WasteandVentsystemisofschedule40PVC.AlloftheDWVlinesaretestedbyfillingstackassemblywithairat5lbs.pressureheldfor15minutesatthefactory.

INTERIOR�DOOR�SYSTEM

Jeld-Wen6-PanelHollowCore -SmoothHardboardwith 1CoatLatexSemi-GlossWhite,Pre-HunginStandardJambs

Jeld-Wen2-PanelHollowCore-SmoothHardboard

Jeld-Wen4-PanelHollowCore-SmoothHardboard

Jeld-Wen6-PanelSolidCore-Smooth

Jeld-Wen6-PanelPine-Unfinished

Jeld-WenFlushBirchHollowCore

SchlagePlymouthBrassPassage&PrivacyHardware

SchlagePlymouthNickelPassage&PrivacyHardware

SchlageFlair(Lever)BrassPassage&PrivacyHardware

SchlageFlair(Lever)NickelPassage&PrivacyHardware

BATH�SYSTEMS

VanityCabinetsareKraftmaidBelmontMapleorDaltonBirchCabinetswithChoiceof7ColorstoMatchKitchenCabinetsifdesired.

CulturedMarbleVanityCounterandSink

LaminatePre-FormedCounterTopandWhiteSink

WhitePedestalLavatory(ShippedLoose)

MoenChateauL4625SingleHandleLavatoryFaucet

MoenMonticello84200BN2-HandleBrushedNickelLavFaucet

MansfieldPro-Fit2CompleteToiletPackagew/ElongatedFrontWhite(IncludesSeat)

MansfieldPro-Fit1CompleteToiletPackagew/RoundFrontWhite(IncludesSeat)

MansfieldPro-Fit3CompleteToiletPackagew/ElongatedFrontSmartHeight(ADA)White(IncludesSeat)

TotoCST464MF"AquiaIII"DualFlushADAToilet

Nordica-5'FiberglassTub/Shower(stnd)

FigaroII-5'AcrylicTub/Shower

Biarritz85-3'FiberglassShower(stnd)

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BATH�SYSTEMS�(CONT.)

Primo-3'AcrylicShowerw/Dome

CarltonII-4'FiberglassShower(2Seats)

CarltonI-4'FiberglassShower(LHSeat)

CarltonI-4'FiberglassShower(RHSeat)

Tempo-4'AcrylicShowerw/Dome

Lasco1603-SG-5'FiberglassShower(2Seats)

Majestic-Neo-angleFiberglassShowerw/Enclosure

MaaxFigaroII-5'AcrylicTub/Showerw/10Microjets

KohlerWindward-5-5'AcrylicTubw/Jets&IntegralApron

KohlerWindward-6-6'AcrylicTubw/Jets&IntegralApron

KohlerTercet-5'AcrylicCornerTubw/Jets&IntegralApron

KohlerWindward-5-5'AcrylicTubw/Jets-Drop-in

KohlerWindward-6-6'AcrylicTubw/Jets-Drop-in

KohlerTercet-5'AcrylicCornerTubw/Jets-Drop-in

Broan1459RecessedMedicineCabinet(stnd)

24"x36"Mirror

KraftmaidMedicineCabinetw/MirrortoMatchVanityCabinet

5pieceChromeBathAccessoryKit

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About The CompanyLocatedinClaremont,NH,PreferredBuildingSystems(PBS)isproudtobeadivisionof

LaValleyBuildingSupply, INC.LaValleyBuildingSupplywasestablished in 1962witha

commitmenttohonestdealings,customerserviceandreasonableprices.Themissionof

LaValleyBuildingSupplycontinuestobesimplystated;toprovidecustomerswithtime-

savingqualitybuildingmaterialsatreasonableprices.

FromthebeginningLaValley’slookedtoitsownmanufacturingcapabilitiestoprovidetheir

customerswithlowprices.LaValleyBuildingSupplyhasbeenprefabricatingrooftrusses,

wallpanelsandpre-hungdoorunitsnearlyfromit’sbeginning.Inaddition,todayLaValley’s

offerskitchencounter tops,both laminateandCorian-typeseamless,made in theirown

cabinetshop.In1994,themanufacturingofEasternwhitepinewasaddedthroughastate

oftheartsawmillinMiddleton,NH.

LaValley’scustomershaveexperiencedthebenefitsoftimeandmoneysavings,along

withwastereductionthroughprefabrication.Nowourcustomersseehowcommitting

wholehousestothefactorymanufacturingprocesscansaveevenmore.

Contactustodaytovisitour160,000squarefootfacilitylocatedat143TwistbackRoad

inClaremont,NH.SeeforyourselftheadvantagesthePBSmodularconstructionmethod

bringstohomebuilding.

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