Construction & Quality

Built to HUD Zone II/III standards — not just code minimums

Every Nobility home ships from our Ocala plant engineered for Florida’s worst weather, with construction details most builders don’t put on a spec sheet.

HUD-regulated construction, hurricane-tested results. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulates every home we build. Following HUD’s 1994 wind-protection standard update, no Nobility home built to spec sustained significant structural damage during the severe 2004–2005 hurricane seasons.
The 14-Point Standard

What’s actually inside the wall

Every one of these is a baseline spec on every Nobility home — not an upgrade option.

01

Wall Studs

Exterior wall studs are 16 inches on center, high-grade lumber 2×4’s.

02

Roof Trusses

Double roof trusses, reinforced three feet from each roof end. Upgraded spacing available for Zone III construction.

03

Floor Joists

Sturdy 2×6 inch floor joists in every home for additional load capacity.

04

Exterior Wall Sheathing

3/8 inch rated structural sheathing, increasing both strength and acoustic performance.

05

Window Headers

Reinforced headers above every window and passage door for solid construction.

06

Multiple Studs

Extra studs at windows and doors to accommodate storm cover attachment.

07

Sliding Door Headers

Reinforced headers above sliding glass doors add structural strength.

08

Roof Sheathing

7/16 inch rated sheathing, fastened every 4–6 inches on center depending on roof location.

09

Shingle Underlayment

Lap joints and the entire roof perimeter are fully cemented.

10

Fiberglass Shingles

Three-tab fiberglass shingles with a 20-year manufacturer limited warranty.

11

Attic Insulation

Blown insulation throughout the entire attic for lower heating and cooling costs.

12

Wall Insulation

Insulation on every wall keeps energy bills low year-round.

13

Column Uplift Straps

Center-of-home strength increased 50–100% against uplift with added piers and anchoring.

14

Lag Bolts for Strength

Additional lag bolts and anchor straps secure flooring-to-frame strength.

Proven, Not Just Promised

The Hazel stood her ground.

When Hurricane Irma hit Punta Gorda in September 2017, one Nobility homeowner’s Hazel model came through without a single piece of siding missing, a pane of glass cracked, or a shingle out of place.

2004–05
Hurricane Seasons, Zero Structural Damage
1994
HUD Wind Standard We’re Built To

Our Nobility Home was completely and totally intact. Not a single piece of siding was missing or ripped, not a pane of glass cracked or blown out, and not one shingle out of place.

Homeowner Letter — Punta Gorda, FL, September 2017

See the construction for yourself

Schedule a tour of our Ocala manufacturing plant, or browse floor plans built to this same standard.

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