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If you have a double rim joist then cut decking back to first rim on both sides. Then cut a piece to fit and secure.

If you wanted to go out the sidewall then you need a direct vent water heater.

People use terms loosely in this industry unfortunately. That appears to be a manufactured or hud spec home not modular.

I have done that on entire homes, more often than not the panels are stapled at the seams and glued at studs between. I would recommend to first screw it at every stud put screws at 1 foot intervals in the field and every 6" at seams. You can get a special bit that keeps from driving screws too...

If it's a double wide I would start by checking the connections in the crossover junction box or boxes. Probably not an issue in the breaker panel. The outlets on most manufactured homes are pretty cheesy and it's most likely a problem at the last one with power(typically daisy chained to the next c...

That is not uncommon, it is the least expensive way to meet the minimum air exchanges per room.

You should be able to get the factory to build what you want within reason its just an upcharge. If I were you I would try modular first if it was in the budget if not try and go with as tall of a floor joist as possible with a tighter spacing. If you get the right span for the load the frame isn't ...

Try getting in touch with a modular mover not manufactured home mover they might have some outside the box ideas. Maybe you could get a welder to gusset/plate the known weak points. The frame can be removed all together along with ductwork and piping and moved with a modular trombone type trailer. Y...

Yes I have done it many times and work well if done right. Seal it tight, perimeter insulation and good well sealed vapor barrier on walls and ground.

I usually shoot for being within 1/4 of an in inch. If it's much more than that you might start having issues with opening and closing windows and doors.