I want to change my fleetwood entertainer roof structure

[shell2]

I want to change the roof pitch on my n do this a 30*76 mobile home to either a 6/12 or 7/12. I can do this as long as it is not a roof over job. So I want to completely remove it. I want to add a knee wall of 2 ft to get a overall height of 108 inches. I also want to add roof joist to the home. I know that I must use certain tie downs for the knee wall such as straps and bolts. But I also want to reconstruct my i interior walls to line up with the roof pitch. I want to cut the interior roof out first to rebuild the interior walls its about 1000 sqft of wall then I want . at some point I want to remove the floor in my kitchen and bath so that I can put down ceramic tile. how can I best do that?

[rmurray]

Wow, my suggestion is buy a new home with all the features you want. Probably far less money and will still meet all codes..

[David Oxhandler]

Removing the entire roof. Building up the walls and constructing a new roof to the local code will most likely be cost prohibitive, but anything is possible with he right tools and experience.

The biggest problem you will run into will be with the local building permit authorities. Most building departments have problems with major structural changes to manufactured homes and will probably require engineer sealed plans prior to issuing permits. They will, in most places, require a re-certification and possibly some modification to the foundation system to feel secure about the additional weight you will be adding to the structure. To pass a final inspection you may be forced to bring the electric and plumbing systems (certified as meeting the federal manufactured housing code) into line with local standards.

Before you invest any time or money make an appointment and visit the building permit office to find out just how big the road blocks will be.

As for installing ceramic tile. This is something I have done several times. Start by removing the floor decking on both side of the marriage lines where the sections of the house meet. Re-install the decking so that it bridges the marriage line. This eliminates a sheer point in the floor, which if not modified will over time, cause cracks in the tiles along that line.

To prepare the room for tile installation, remove the base trim along the bottom of the walls. Remove any carpet, tile, laminate, or hardwood that is currently on the floor. If there is vinyl on the floor, leave it. If you try to take vinyl that is glued down to wood, it is most likely going to damage the floor.

As in any home with a wood framed floor system you must overlay the floor with tile board (also known as concrete board). Tile board typically comes in 3' x 5' sheets and should be attached to the wood floor in order to provide strength and limit floor flexing (called wow) that will cause tile to crack. Secure the tile board by using tile adhesive and nails or screws. You can drill or hammer them into place. Then cover the seams with seam tape.

Snap a chalk line in the center of the room in both directions, providing the place to start laying the tile so that it will be centered in the room. Set the tile as you would anyplace. See How to Lay Tile Properly