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Why do most manufactured homes use a 1 x 4 or 1 x 6 sill plate when they make loud claims of their 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 Exterior wall construction? Why do they not overlap athe lower sheet of OSB/Plywood to the joist instead of installing the filler strip?

I am in the process of finalizing my order for a 32 x 80 Heritage. I have already visited the factory in Waycross once and we are going there again Friday to view a similiar floorplan.

Who actually oversees the quality of the individual manufacturers? Here is one example, my current home. Advertised as an "energy package" however the insulation in the walls (Owens-Corning Brand R-11 with Kraft Vapor Face) was place between the studs, the Kraft Paper was not stapled to th...

Are any of the manufactures offering the new paperless wallboard to help alleviate the possilbility of mold growth?

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Has any followup work been conducted since the Oct 2002 issue of "Attic Ventillation Design Strategies for Manufactured Homes"? The report raises some interesting points, I am curious as to any results that were obtained from the proposed test structures. Was any research conducted into us...

In my research online, I ran across this site: http://www.americanwholesalehomes.com/index.php


The only online info I have been able to locate is a bunch of web based advertising, Does anyone have any info regarding deals with them, who their manufacturers are etc.

Besides the Clayton website, where else can I view detailed photos of the various aspects of construction?

Not interested in Fluff and Bling pictures, more on Flooring systems, insulation, ductwork installation etc. Thanks

Has any Manufacturing started implementing Steel Stud Construction methods?
The feasability study was conducted here: http://www.toolbase.org/docs/MainNav/Ma ... h_rpt.html

I see Clayton and Champion were involved...

I purchased a 1997 Sunshine Doublewide. Issues: 1. Roof Shingles started to come off in < 2 years. Just on the hitch end, seems to be transportation related IMHO 2. 2'-0" Floor joist spacing with no knee joists, makes for a springy floor 3. 10K in damage to kitchen, LR & DR caused by improp...

Bob, I stopped by Saturday. Liked the products I saw, but didnt like having to produce so much personal info ( Salesman copied my drivers license) just to see a home.