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- Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:08 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Wall Insulation and Caulking
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2532
Re: Wall Insulation and Caulking
It depends on where you live. Florida is humid, but it is a hot climate. In a cold climate where the temperature gradient between inside and outside is greatest during the winter months, a vapor barrier under the drywall is essential. (In Florida the vapor barrier goes on the siding side of the wall...
- Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:53 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Walk me thru replacing belly board, please.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16107
Re: Walk me thru replacing belly board, please.
A sealed crawlspace is a bad idea. Crawlspaces must be vented.
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:25 am
- Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
- Topic: Rotten I Beams on 14 year old trailer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5720
Re: Rotten I Beams on 14 year old trailer
Does the home have a porch or a deck? I have found those to be the worst causes of frame rust. They pretty much act like a funnel to push rain water under the home. The under side of any porch or deck should be isolated from the rest of the crawl space with plastic sheeting or some other water proof...
- Fri May 11, 2012 5:09 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Determining the Window Manufacture
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3075
Re: Determining the Window Manufacture
Most Fleetwoods had Phillips windows. They went out of business a few years ago.
- Sun May 06, 2012 6:28 am
- Forum: First Time Home Buyers Forum
- Topic: Bought a Cavalier and want to know about mosture problems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3001
Re: Bought a Cavalier and want to know about mosture problems
I like to put a de-humidifier in the laundry room. Most can be easily adapted to drain through a small hose like you would use for an aquarium, which I run into the washing machine drain. A small hose will fit in beside the drain hose for the washing machine. This saves dumping water out of it all t...
- Fri May 04, 2012 5:32 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: triple wide separation in floor and cieling
- Replies: 4
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Re: triple wide separation in floor and cieling
Your vents absolutely should be open in the winter. In Minnesota, winter is when you are likely to experience condensation. The only time you should close them is during a very cold and windy spell. They should be open in the summer as well. David is right that your home likely needs re-leveled. Als...
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:29 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Blueprints,foundation locating points
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2227
Re: Blueprints,foundation locating points
Fall Creek is long out of business. Prints are no longer available. An experienced installer can draw you one by measuring your home and using the installation manual requirements. I prefer a block wall. The extra sidewall support makes for extra support and much stiffer floors. You will still need ...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:41 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Roof ventilation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9519
Re: Roof ventilation
This unit also introduces fresh air into the living space. You will want the fresh air make up to work to control moisture and odors inside the home.
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:14 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Manufacturer Home model name
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2373
Re: Manufacturer Home model name
After looking at the Bolton website, these are clearly Kabco homes. Titanium is likely a private label for this dealer.
- Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:48 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: oliver tie downs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1504
Re: oliver tie downs
Pennsylvania doesn't have a state tie down approval process but rather relies on the HUD/manufacturer approvals. This link may be helpful for you.
http://tiedowneng.com/states/pennsylvania.html
http://tiedowneng.com/states/pennsylvania.html