Releveling? Mold issue as well

[stephfsch07]

We live in a 1998 Brilliant Homes, double wide 28X80 mobile home.
Down the hallway, one of the bedrooms is directly across from the airconditioner access panel, ac access, filter access all of the above. That bedroom is (empty) but smells of mildew, the closet which is on the inside wall, hall wall, is full of moldy dust like substance, game boxes on the shelves are covered in it, and walls, books that are in there, and such. Only thing is that it seems to be confined to that room. NO other mold issues or smells in other rooms at all.
Now the mold seems to be just on the surface of the sheetrock though, not like in the wall, is on the door to the closet, and ceiling area, but looks like a dusty cover of it, like i can wipe it off easily, but I still want to do it right, the clean up that is.

Now the other rooms, the molding seems to be pulling away from the walls. The back door has always been hard to shut/open. I am assuming that it needs to be releveled, but we just purchased this house, and money is pretty tight, we have been renting it for the last 2 years, now we are buying it. Is there any way to really check it, ourselves, then go from there. I did call a few mobile home places that do releveling, and was quoted anywhere from$600 and up, the highest actually took the time to listen that we have a concrete wall foundation thing, going completly around the perimiter of the house, and he said that since they have to go in by crawlspace that it would be way more expensive to relevel, because of the hassle of getting under there. One other thing was the acutal door frame of one of the other rooms, the press wood around it is like it is swelling, (assuming water) and buckling outward. That is one of the exact walls of the marriage line. The house has a full metal roof over the regular roof. It was professionally installed, and the company is still around, but we dont have those papers from our seller yet. Could it be a warranty from them to check out the roof for leaks?

Sorry lots of questions, just lots of smaller issues.

Thank you.
Stephanie

[rmurray]

I will leave the mold or mildew for others to answer...

You might want to invest in the re-level kit offered in the bookstore here

re-level kit here

https://ssl.xpr.com/mfdhousing/mfdcart/ ... de=&sesid=

looks like it has all you need except the hydraulic jacks if you decide to do this yourself..While in the bookstore you might want to also invest in the

"The Manual for Manufactured Home Repair & Upgrade" which can be found here..

https://ssl.xpr.com/mfdhousing/mfdcart/ ... de=&sesid=

Both are written by an experienced manufactured home service person..Good Luck with you new home..

[admin]

It seems apparent that moisture is seeping into your home. It is possible that there is a small hole in the roof, a separation at the center line or that a problem with air flow from the air unit is causing condensation. You need to get a grip on what is happening before the mold problem makes your home uninhabitable. NO AMOUNT OF MOLD GROWING IN YOUR HOME IS ACCEPTABLE. It sound like it may already not be a very safe atmosphere.

Mold is certainly not a problem unique to manufactured homes. Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point.

Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided.

Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause health problems. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances. Mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. You may want to to consult your health professional, or state or local health department.

If you clean up the mold, but don't fix the water problem, then, most likely, the mold problem will come back. The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

Read "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home" from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

It has chapters about

Mold Basics

Mold Cleanup

Mold Cleanup Guidelines

What to Wear When Cleaning Moldy Areas

Moisture and Mold Prevention and Control Tips

Hidden Mold

Follow the directions ASAP....save your home and your family's health.