I have lived in a modular home for the past 19 years...and I must say it's every bit as good or better than any stick built one, even the one that I and my first husband built. I have confidence in it enough I'm not afraid when it storms (unless it's a tornado; then all bets are off!) or anything else. It has held up well and wasn't too expensive; utility bills are low and it still seems to be well insulated. So go ahead!