The modular home market is projected to grow at an average rate of 6 percent annually until 2028. As this market expands, home-building companies are increasingly seeking ways to streamline their manufacturing processes. One significant challenge is finding the right HVAC system for modular homes, as traditional systems often feature bulky ductwork that can disrupt design plans. The Unico System offers a seamless solution to this challenge.
The Unico System Offers Unmatched Design Flexibility
When building a modular home, certain HVAC systems can slow down the process and create obstacles. Traditional HVAC units often require additional design adjustments to accommodate their size, such as modifying wall dimensions to fit ductwork. In contrast, The Unico System eliminates the need to build around bulky components.
The Unico System is compact enough to fit between the floor and roof systems (or modules) during construction. Most of the ductwork runs through the interstitial space, with only round outlets visible in the rooms. These outlets can be customized to match almost any décor, providing a less invasive solution that ensures optimal comfort.
Installation and Training at the Factory
One of the greatest benefits for modular manufacturers and builders is that both installation and training can be conducted on-site at the factory. Typically, a Unico team member will also meet you at the job site to oversee the connections between the modules, ensuring proper fitting and allowing for any necessary adjustments. This minimizes potential issues during the installation process.
Get Energy Efficiency Without Sacrificing Comfort
With the growing demand for energy-efficient residences, modular home builders are increasingly creating passive and net-zero designs. The Unico System is an ideal solution for these energy-efficient homes. Traditional HVAC units often experience heat loss through duct walls and air leakage through seams. This is less flexible with modular homes due to the need for uniform design.
• The Unico System ductwork has one-third the surface area of conventional ducting, reducing thermal loss before installation even begins. The supply tubing is also wrapped with insulation and an outer vapor barrier, retaining nearly all thermal energy within the duct.
• Engineered for simplicity and airtightness, the Unico SDHV system experiences significantly less air loss compared to traditional systems. Third-party testing shows that while conventional systems can lose up to 25% of air through leaky ductwork, The Unico System loses less than 5%. This means greater efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining desired temperatures.
The Unico System’s insulated supply tubing creates a gentle suction, drawing room air into its airflow. This results in a temperature differential of no more than 2% from the thermostat setting across the entire modular home.
Give Your Modular Home Manufacturing More Flexibility
Rather than compromising your modular home design to fit an HVAC system, choose an option that can integrate seamlessly into any space. The Unico System is small yet powerful, delivering comfort throughout the home without compromising design.
The Unico System’s supply tubing is lined with a nylon inner core that absorbs sound and vibration, ensuring whisper-quiet operation.
The Unico System Design Process for Modular Homes
If you are a manufacturer or architect, contact our Design Services Team today. We will review your modular home plans and develop a system configuration that works best for you. You can even install part of the system at the factory for increased efficiency.
If you are a homeowner, find a Unico representative to start the process of developing the ideal system configuration for your modular home plans.
With The Unico System, you get a flexible, efficient, and unobtrusive HVAC solution that enhances the comfort and design of any modular home.
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