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REDEFINING MODULARPreferred Building Systems
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“�We� cannot� thank� you� enough...� From� the� beginning� to� the� final� product...��everyone�did�an�outstanding�job...�and�made�our�dream�come�true.”� -Dan&Denise,Winchester,NH
Imagine your dreamhome...
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WE CAN BUILD IT.
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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
VARIES VARIES VARIES VARIESVARIES
(based on customer decisions)
2 - 3 DAYS 2 - 9 WEEKS 2 - 8 WEEKS(builder dependent)
Building site
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Work with Build
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Preliminary Design Dept.
to finalize plan.
Find a Builder & Start D
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Permitting
Contract
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
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“�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.
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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.
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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
STANDARD NEW HOME
THIS PBS HOME(pictured right)
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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
Thermatru"SmoothStar"S108Fiberglassw/FramesaverJambs
Thermatru"SmoothStar"S118Fiberglassw/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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