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- Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:39 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: 1995 Southridge Doublewide Sundance Plans
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2300
Re: 1995 Southridge Doublewide Sundance Plans
Southridge was a division of Patriot Homes. They are out of business.
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:44 am
- Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
- Topic: Reinsulating walls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1666
Re: Reinsulating walls
The paneling is important to the structure of this home, and most of it should be glued in place. I would leave the paneling in place and add 3/8 or 1/2" drywall over it. certainly not 5/8". That is just too much weight. Even then, it would be an excellent idea to add perimeter piers under...
- Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:04 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Outrigger
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1695
Re: Outrigger
If you live in area that experiences frost, you would need a footing below the frost line to avoid frost heave. There also bolts at the main I beams. One of those could be the culprit.
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:07 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Number of Vents along my skirting?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5022
Re: Number of Vents along my skirting?
Keep in mind that the numbers above are net free area. That is to say the vent area after you subtract the area used by the screen material and or louvers.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:06 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: condensation in the middle of the ceiling and roof.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2460
Re: condensation in the middle of the ceiling and roof.
If you live in a cold climate you are likely correct that it is condensation. Especially if your new roof included more insulation. More insulation requires more ventilation. In the winter everything above the insulation should feel cold and dry. This requires introducing fresh, outdoor air into the...
- Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:22 am
- Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
- Topic: supporting exterior walls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1788
Re: supporting exterior walls
You will need to install a header (a beam) to replace any wall you remove. The size depends on the length of the opening and the roof load. This beam will need to be supported at both ends by studs in the wall and by piers directly under those studs beneath the floor.
- Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:51 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: first time buyer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1716
Re: first time buyer
I sold 4 Seasons homes the entire time they were in business. I always found them to be above average homes and had a lot fewer problems than with some of the brands people on here rave about.
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:32 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: The Top 10 Mobile Home/ Manufactured Home Builders
- Replies: 17
- Views: 433588
Re: The Top 10 Mobile Home/ Manufactured Home Builders
Fuqua has closed. And by the looks of it, they won't reopen.
- Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:19 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: negotiating purchase price
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3919
Re: negotiating purchase price
The manufacturer will not change the price, the retailer may. There is no list price for a manufactured home. Each retailer sets their own mark up. Most are pretty close to the same mark up because they compete with each other. If your retailer will be acting as your general contractor for the site ...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:21 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: The Top 10 Mobile Home/ Manufactured Home Builders
- Replies: 17
- Views: 433588
Re: The Top 10 Mobile Home/ Manufactured Home Builders
Wow! This top 10 list only contains 4 different manufacturers! Fuqua probably builds the best house of this bunch, but it doesn't seem like they are long for this world. Silvercrest is known as the best, but like all Champion divisions, they are trying to be everything to everybody and are building ...