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Modular Homes Survive Tornado

The headquarters of the Tennessee division of All American Homes, a member of the Building Systems Councils, was in the path of a devastating cyclone on May 5. Once the dark clouds had subsided and employees were able to return to survey the damage, they found five of the company’s six model homes unmoved from their foundations, with some minor damage from airborne projectiles and water coming in through the roof.

Only one home, on a temporary foundation, had shifted during the storm, reported Jim Richards, a divisional sales manager for the company.

By comparison, neighboring companies in the Springfield, TN, industrial park were flattened and a hole was torn into the wall of All American Home’s offices and plant, forcing the facility to close for more than a week.

“We feel blessed because the situation could have been much worse,” said Richards. “We could not be more pleased with how the homes withstood the storm.”

As a modular manufacturer, Richards added, “We build homes that comply with the SBCCI, BOCA and IBC building codes. Additionally, all of our homes are designed to withstand the rigors of transportation to each home site. This tornado proved that we assemble an incredibly durable, well-built home.”

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