walls floor

[chazz]

I have an '89 champion home, doublewide. I have a wall that needs repairing.
I would like to know if I could glue up 4 x 8 panel sheetrock over the wall rather than nailing it since I don't know where the studs are. The wall seems to be 1/4 inch, artificial wood paneling. I was thinking of using construction glue but am not sure it that will hold. Does anyone know how to make this repair. Thank you.

[Tracy]

Chazz


How about simply trying to find your studs prior to adding your new rock so all your "findings" will simply be hidden.. You also can use a hole saw and cut small holes for inspecting to see where your studs are as well.


Make sense?

-Tracy
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[kurt]

I think you should just tear the old paneling off of the walls. It isn't that hard to do, and then you can pick up the studs easier and at the same time, check the insulation. I have torn down nearly every piece of paneling in my 79 home and have added a special insulation for 2x4 walls that has the r-value normally associated with thicker stuff. you don't want to pack the stuff in the stud cavities. The interior walls were 1x stuff and I sistered in 2x4s for more nailing surface for the rock. The hardest part of the job is getting a good tape job on the seams.

[jim]

we have a 96 liberty and we would like to know how much weight the floors can hold for a fish tank

[Tracy]

Jim,

Floors have no problem holding up a waterbed, refr, wash machine full of water, a jacuzzi or tub and other large and heavy items. Try and distribute your weight evenly across the floor and if possible try to put 2 legs over a floor joists for even more stability. Along a outside wall would be a good place also.

-Tracy
www.mbqc.com