Bill Jones
detail. We are able to combine our talented workers to build more homes simultaneously in a shorter period of time and thus our labour costs are most often lower. This ulti- mately makes for a better built house in a shorter period of time that is more affordable. Every home that we build is pre-sold and custom-built for the buyer. Every kitchen, bathroom, and design is specific to each indi- vidual order. Customers can choose all their colors, their floorplan – even their window coverings.” Maple Leaf Homes offers a variety of styles ready for customization, including bungalow and ranch; Cape Cod, chalet, and classic two-storey designs; split entry; mini homes; con- temporary designs; recreational park models; cottages; as well as multi-unit commercial construction . We offer a lot of spacious and popular options
reliable and committed employees; we even have a few that have been with us since the start and it’s that kind of commitment to our foundation – please excuse the pun – that makes us what and who we are.” “Now, 32 years later, Maple Leaf Homes operates out of a 130,000 square feet facility. We’re now a leader in factory-built housing in Atlantic Canada and beyond.” What and who they are at Maple Leaf Homes is even more thought provoking when you consider that they are a leading edge manufacturer of energy effi- cient homes with a network in excess of 30 independent retailers throughout Canada and the United States. “What we do here in our facility in Frederic- ton is manufacture and ship. Our independent retailers are the ones selling these homes to their individual market places. We have a strong belief in their service commitment to the buyers, those looking for a dream home, wherever that might be,” Erika frankly explained. The majority of all construction, wiring, and plumbing for Maple Leaf Homes is completed indoors at the Fredericton factory. “It is a quality controlled environment,” Erika explained. “Our materials don’t deteriorate, the weather doesn’t affect our productivity, and we have constant supervision of every
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