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by David Oxhandler
Mon Jun 03, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Leaking skylights
Replies: 2
Views: 2363

Re: Leaking skylights

Mr Murray is correct. Your home is 13 years old and the warranty ended some time ago. Chasing the builder will probably only add to your frustration. You would do better to deal with the holes in your roof and stop the damage. Call your insurance company to see if the damage is covered. Even if it i...
by David Oxhandler
Mon Jun 03, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Rotted frame under Fleetwood
Replies: 7
Views: 12419

Re: Rotted frame under Fleetwood

Having a vacant spot is a problem for any park and some managers will go to extraordinary means to prevent it. Even a big time trucker would have to consider the type threats you describe. Fear of economic disaster is not easy to fight. Here are a few possibilities. Call the closest MH factory to yo...
by David Oxhandler
Fri May 31, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: plumbing leak-fresh water
Replies: 2
Views: 1670

Re: plumbing leak-fresh water

It is a lot easier to approach the problem form under the home then to take up the flooring. Go under the home to the approximate location where you suspect the leak. There is a good chance that you will see water dripping or a ballooning of the bottom vapor barrier. Cut the bottom barrier. Remove a...
by David Oxhandler
Wed May 29, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Rotted frame under Fleetwood
Replies: 7
Views: 12419

Re: Rotted frame under Fleetwood

I have never seen the steel frame under a MH totally replaced. How would one support the wood framed building while the steel frame was removed and replaced... Im sure it is not impossible but I'm just not sure how it could be done... We have replaced parts of a steel frame but the home remained in ...
by David Oxhandler
Tue May 28, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Determining the Window Manufacture
Replies: 6
Views: 2931

Re: Determining the Window Manufacture

Manufactured home builders change suppliers based on best volume price. You can find replacement windows, screens, and replacement parts at completemobilehomesupply.com
by David Oxhandler
Mon May 27, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: First Time Home Buyers Forum
Topic: New Home Pine Grove
Replies: 11
Views: 7259

Re: New Home Pine Grove

Novadeck and Cresdeck are different brands of the same stuff. They were considered an improvement over particle board back in the early 80s but are a poor choice for floor decking. It is strong except if it gets wet... then it disintegrates. Read some earlier posts and responces about these products...
by David Oxhandler
Thu May 23, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Serial number and Model number lookup?
Replies: 16
Views: 194080

Re: Serial number and Model number lookup?

Detroiter stopped building mobile homes over 30 years ago. There is no depository for old owners manuals. Tell us information are you seeking aand perhaps one of the old timers here can assist you.
by David Oxhandler
Tue May 21, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: First Time Buyer - Older MH What to Look For?
Replies: 1
Views: 1224

Re: First Time Buyer - Older MH What to Look For?

The home is 40 years old. The original builders efforts have long been overshadowed by the owners maintenance and care. Hire a licensed home inspector and have him do a full inspection. They will cover every system and feature of the home from the roof to the foundation including the electric, plumb...
by David Oxhandler
Mon May 20, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: 1993 PEAC MOBILE HOME
Replies: 3
Views: 4467

Re: 1993 PEAC MOBILE HOME

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS), is the Department of Housing and Urban Development's monitoring contractor under the Federal Manufactured Housing Program. IBTS is required to maintain all reported certification label applications, and has been the sole source of this data si...
by David Oxhandler
Sun May 19, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Acquiring small mobile unit to later add on to.
Replies: 2
Views: 1957

Re: Acquiring small mobile unit to later add on to.

You can eliminate much of the middle man overhead by purchasing from a dealer that will deliver a home directly from the factory to your site. Take a look at www.mobilehome.com/homefinder.php for a Factory Direct Dealer in your area. Download The Manual for Manufactured Home Repair & Upgrade. Th...