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We moved into a double wide PH back in November of 2002. Since then we have had record amounts of rain. The house is located in east texas. In February, I noticed that the rain has eroded the soil that was supporting the skirting on the rear of my house. There is not any standing water under my house. I installed gutters back in March. The gutters has helped a little. I am considering buying a load of topsoil to build up the area that supported my skirting. I have not planted any shrubs yet. I heard that planting shrubs would help. I've even thought about gravel. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

The problem you have is a common one. The material you use is important. I would recomend a gravel base to support your skirting. then on top of that put rock. The rock will deflect the water and prevent further erosion. If you have any questions please e-mail me.

had mobile home vynial sided,move to a new park,manager insisted on regular skirting. reskirted but in a smlall windl the skirting blows off. the skirting is about 5 foot tall in the back of ther trailer.