Have read your book and the part about the set up is beyond me. Hopefully which ever manuf. I choose knows what THEY ARE DOING. When you refer to "pass through doors" are these the outside doors? Also "tape and textured" is this just wall board with "mudd" layered over to give the appearance of plaster ?
I have another question(s) - has nothing to do with term. - Redmon Homes of FL list the interior wall as "vinyl finished drywall" do you have any idea what they mean?
I asked this question before about Nobility Homes. Someone responded that the better homes are built in Oscala, is there anyone out there who has any info on them? Also, what about Redman Homes of FL, Plant City? Redman has just become part of the "Energy Star" program. Being part of this program does this not mean their homes have to be above average?
I have so many questions, but I'll save them for another time.
Easton's Book - Terminology ?
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Randy Eaton
Re: Site Preparation
Hello Mr. Hunter,
Yes, I know preparing one's site can be confusing. As the process moves forward you'll start to understand how the site preparation more. Use my book as a reference when you get closer to preparing your site. It will probably make more sense then. Don't assume your sales centers knows what they are doing. I would recommend securing a couple bids from licensed contractors to be sure your sales center does know what they are doing and that the price is reasonable. Taped and Textured means sheet rock ½” or better just like a site-built home.
Vinyl finished drywall is sheet rock typically but it’s only ¼” or 3/8” in thickness with a cheap vinyl finish. This is a poor product and should be avoided. Energy Star mean improved insulation factors compared to industry standards and it does mean better insulation but the construction can still be poor. I hope this answers some of your questions.
Randy Eaton
Yes, I know preparing one's site can be confusing. As the process moves forward you'll start to understand how the site preparation more. Use my book as a reference when you get closer to preparing your site. It will probably make more sense then. Don't assume your sales centers knows what they are doing. I would recommend securing a couple bids from licensed contractors to be sure your sales center does know what they are doing and that the price is reasonable. Taped and Textured means sheet rock ½” or better just like a site-built home.
Vinyl finished drywall is sheet rock typically but it’s only ¼” or 3/8” in thickness with a cheap vinyl finish. This is a poor product and should be avoided. Energy Star mean improved insulation factors compared to industry standards and it does mean better insulation but the construction can still be poor. I hope this answers some of your questions.
Randy Eaton
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Hunter
Re: Site Preparation & other quest. - Part II
The place that the MH will be placed will be in a 55+ park. I own a MH which is on the land now. When I purchased it, about two years ago, in anticipation of retirement, I knew it would have to be replaced, I did not think it was to be so soon. The question is do I have to be concerned about site prep?
I will be retiring in about 6 months and at that point I will have to make a decision. There may be a few obstacle to overcome. 1) I will not have use of a car, thus unable to go to several dealers, although those that I have talked to insinuated they would be happy to come out and take me to their place of busines, the question is will they. If not, the bus goes past their place of business that is how I will get there. 2) The funds are not going to be unlimited, eventhough I could, with a stretch, purchase a Palm Harbor, or Jacobson, I really don't want to go into my IRA. If I can purchase a home in the middle of the road, that I can be sure that the roof will not leak, walls will not fall in or the floor will not buckle I will be happy. 3) All the homes in this park are pre-HUD, I had the "youngest" one and it was 35 yrs. old. I wanted to live in this area because the location is perfect (for me) the people are really nice, and it is not a large park. I don't want to put in a top of the line because I know it will not appreciate in value. I'm running on the theory that the minute the MH comes off the factory floor, because it is in a park, it will loose 50% of it value, and I'm OK with that. As long as I can live in it, for the next 20 or 25 years, without the major problems with the roof, walls and floor.
Just a clarification, it's Ms. Hunter
I will be retiring in about 6 months and at that point I will have to make a decision. There may be a few obstacle to overcome. 1) I will not have use of a car, thus unable to go to several dealers, although those that I have talked to insinuated they would be happy to come out and take me to their place of busines, the question is will they. If not, the bus goes past their place of business that is how I will get there. 2) The funds are not going to be unlimited, eventhough I could, with a stretch, purchase a Palm Harbor, or Jacobson, I really don't want to go into my IRA. If I can purchase a home in the middle of the road, that I can be sure that the roof will not leak, walls will not fall in or the floor will not buckle I will be happy. 3) All the homes in this park are pre-HUD, I had the "youngest" one and it was 35 yrs. old. I wanted to live in this area because the location is perfect (for me) the people are really nice, and it is not a large park. I don't want to put in a top of the line because I know it will not appreciate in value. I'm running on the theory that the minute the MH comes off the factory floor, because it is in a park, it will loose 50% of it value, and I'm OK with that. As long as I can live in it, for the next 20 or 25 years, without the major problems with the roof, walls and floor.
Just a clarification, it's Ms. Hunter
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