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by helena
Thu Dec 25, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Owners Forum
Topic: new single wide, cracks in ceiling,buckling vinyl floor
Replies: 2
Views: 3804

new single wide, cracks in ceiling,buckling vinyl floor

I live in Montana and we've had a brand new Friendship 16x76 single wide for a few months. It's on a Magnum foundation system and concrete blocks. The last few weeks, we've had a lot of snow. The other night, I heard a loud crack from the roof over the master bedroom (there was about a foot or so of...
by helena
Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:41 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Owners Forum
Topic: using gym equipment in mobile homes
Replies: 2
Views: 2063

using gym equipment in mobile homes

We just moved in into a new single wide set on blocks and also with a Magnum pier foundation system for FHA requirements. Is using a treadmill or any other high impact activity, aerobics, etc. a bad idea in a structure not on a conventional foundation ? I never thought it was a problem, but a few gu...
by helena
Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: need foundation advice
Replies: 7
Views: 2698

Re: need foundation advice

So I should go for the Magnum foundation ? It's as good as a regualar one for a single wide? What about if I want to do an add-on eventually?
by helena
Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:57 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: need foundation advice
Replies: 7
Views: 2698

Re: need foundation advice

I have since been told by my bank that the Magnum foundation is as good an investment because single wides will never finance the same or hold the same value as a double. FHA loans on single wides are next to impossible(I found that out geting financing for this one, and it's brand new!) I only foun...
by helena
Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:52 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: need foundation advice
Replies: 7
Views: 2698

Re: need foundation advice

The first dealer I went to recommended the Magnum system becasue I was strapped for cash-but I found a bank who will finance me with an FHA loan so I have more wiggle room now, so I am wondering which is the best in the long run?
by helena
Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:27 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: need foundation advice
Replies: 7
Views: 2698

need foundation advice

I have purchased a Friendship single wide(16x76) and need to put it on a foundation to qualify for financing. I am looking at 3 options : concrete slab full foundation with crawlspace engineered foundation from a company called Magnum The last option is the cheapest, doesn't require poured concrete,...
by helena
Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: building an addition on a new singlewide
Replies: 1
Views: 3472

building an addition on a new singlewide

Hi, I am considering adding a room that will connect my garage to my singlewide. The garage is on a concrete slab that is set below the frostline and the home is on an engineered foundation (like Foundation Works)but the foundation is not bolted to concrete runners or anything,just to the concrete f...
by helena
Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:31 pm
Forum: First Time Home Buyers Forum
Topic: what are the best brands of mfd homes?
Replies: 6
Views: 21796

what are the best brands of mfd homes?

I am considering a new manufactured single wide, are Friendship Homes good?I have a local choice between them, Champion,or Kit Home Builders West. Does anyone have experiences with any of them?Thanks to anyone who responds :)