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by rebar
Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:59 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: insulate crawl space
Replies: 2
Views: 3286

Re: insulate crawl space

IMO I would avoid laying insulation on the ground instead of up between the joists. If you do , don't forget the vapor barrier and imagine having to crawl over that insulation when service was needed..
by rebar
Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Crazy Screw Head
Replies: 3
Views: 3308

Re: Crazy Screw Head

I would look at "tamper proof" bits..
by rebar
Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Replacing bottom board
Replies: 1
Views: 3713

Re: Replacing bottom board

I don't see a problem replacing the black rodent barrier with plywood.. Ive wished mine was plywood after a coon got up there and had his way.. The only problem would be notching the plywood around the outriggers, and the middle has sewer pipe's that drop down to drain well that you would have to no...
by rebar
Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Owners Forum
Topic: Hooved Up Flooring
Replies: 4
Views: 4851

Re: Hooved Up Flooring

I'm only going to guess that these particle floor board heaving issues stem from excessive moisture coming from the soil and concrete. And then trapped with a non-permeable floor covering.. Is the skirting on these mobile homes well ventilated? Was a non-permeable floor covering like rolled vinyl us...
by rebar
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Moving HW tank electrical question
Replies: 2
Views: 3015

Re: Moving HW tank electrical question

Best way would be to abandon the old wire from the breaker box, and run new wire the next gauge thicker.
by rebar
Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Truss Roof Over Factory Metal Roof
Replies: 3
Views: 3247

Re: Truss Roof Over Factory Metal Roof

Its been done so search more.. Question is, will the mobile home support the extra weight? Probably. I'd build trusses with a nice overhang and cover with conventional plywood and shingles.
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