Home Construction
Built for Louisiana Living
Atchafalaya Homes is known for one thing above all else – quality you can see and trust. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, part of a growing family, or ready to enjoy the next chapter of life, our award-winning home designs and customizable floor plans are built to match your lifestyle and your budget!
Every Atchafalaya Home is professionally designed, expertly crafted, and engineered to meet or exceed national, state, and local building codes. Our homes go through multiple inspections at each stage of construction to ensure the highest level of strength, safety, and long-term durability.
We proudly partner with some of the most trusted brands in homebuilding, including Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Daltile, Broan, Georgia-Pacific, Moen, Kohler, Delta, Owens Corning, and more. These premium suppliers share our commitment to quality materials, energy efficiency, and craftsmanship — the foundation that sets Atchafalaya Homes apart.
Energy Efficiency You Can Feel
Our homes are built for Louisiana’s climate, featuring heating and cooling systems that are 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. High-performance insulation, vinyl thermal pane windows, and a tight building envelope work together to reduce energy costs while keeping your home comfortable year-round.
Standard Construction Features
- Exterior Wall Construction: 2×4 or 2×6 @ 16″ OC
- Floor Joists: 2×6 or 2×8 @ 16″ OC
- Steel I-Beam: 99.5″ spread; 10″ beam under 60′, 12″ beam for 60’+, 11.8lb beam for 70’+
- Floor Decking / Width: 19/32″ T&G OSB / 15’2″ floor for 16-wide homes
- Insulation: R-11 walls, R-11 floors, R-22 roof
- Facia & Soffit: Ventilated cement board
- Shingles: Composite, 25-year rating
- Siding: Vinyl or painted Smart Panel with OSB house wrap
- Doors: 36″x80″ steel front door with storm door; cottage-style rear door
- Windows: Vinyl thermal pane
- Window Treatments: Valances throughout with 2″ mini blinds standard
Your new house is more than a House — It’s an Atchafalaya Home!
Choosing one of our manufactured, modular, or tiny homes means more than buying a place to live. It means joining a community built on craftsmanship, care, and local pride. When you see an Atchafalaya Home, you’ll know right away…The Proof Is On The Roof.
Land Improvement
From septic installation and water wells to electric hookups and foundations, our team can coordinate every detail to get your property move-in ready.
all homes are ebuilt
Glossary of Terms
OC = On Center.
steal I beam = A steel I-beam is a structural steel member with a cross-section shaped like a capital “I”, composed of two horizontal flanges connected by a vertical web.
Soffits are the horizontal, visible underside of a roof’s overhang, while fascia is the vertical board along the edge of the roof.
Smart Panel with OSB: engineered wood siding, treated to resist decay and pests, and can be installed directly to studs or over sheathing. Installing them over OSB and house wrap adds an extra layer of weather and moisture protection for the underlying structure.
Thermal Pane = a window with a frame made of vinyl and an insulated glass unit consisting of two or three panes of glass separated by a sealed space, which reduces heat transfer for better energy efficiency. The space between the panes is often filled with an insulating gas and may include a low-emissivity (low-e) coating to further control heat loss and gain. These windows help lower heating and cooling bills, keep your home more comfortable, and are a popular, low-maintenance choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wind zones do we carry?
We primarily carry wind zone 2 and wind zone 3, however we do have options for wind zone 1 if preffered.
Are manufactured homes built differently than site-built homes?
Manufactured homes are built to meet federal HUD standards, built inside of a factory on a permanent steel frame and transported to the property. Site-built homes are constructed piece by piece on the property itself according to local and state building codes (IRC Code). Manufactured homes tend to be movable and more affordable, whereas site built homes are permanently fixated to the land and typically are more pricey per square foot.
Do you help with park approvals and finding land?
Yes, we sure do! We partner with a ton of manufactured home communities in Louisiana so we can assist you with finding a community that fits right for you. If you prefer on purchasing land with your home, we can also help you find the perfect piece of land in your desired area.
Can a metal roof be added instead of a shingle roof?
A metal roof upgrade can be added to your home, depending on the builder. We work with some builders that offer metal roof upgrades, however we do have some builders that provide a standard shingle roof.
