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- Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:50 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: roof help
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6046
- Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:46 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Replace urine soaked insulation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4448
Re: Replace urine soaked insulation
But how do I get the insulation to stick to the bottom of the floor joist? Do I tack it to the bottom of the floor joist just to hold it in place until I get the belly retaped? you could use insulation support wires like these http://www.hootensteel.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=6720098 they j...
- Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:26 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: crappy railing ends-caps keep falling off
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6538
- Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:22 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Need to paint non-paintable caulk
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5523
- Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:23 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Can I Use This Tool On My Roof?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3718
Re: Can I Use This Tool On My Roof?
bring back the contractor and have him finish the job he started
- Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:29 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Ceiling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4273
Re: Ceiling
my opinion on the sky light would be to fix it now or pay dearly later on. do it once and do it right i have watched home improvement shows on tv where they spray the offending ceiling with water and scrape off the coating. that might work for you http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-remove-a-pop...
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:27 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Fixing dryer vent hole before new flooring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14312
- Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:43 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9256
Re: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation
What about using Spray foam insulation. Could one use that? heres my take on foam insulation in order for my father to receive energy assistance from the state of Connecticut, he was required to have an energy audit. after it was completed, the state replaced two less than energy efficient windows ...
- Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:46 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Skirting Vents?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 59387
Re: Skirting Vents?
my vents look like this. no problems whatsoever and i'm on a concrete slab. no insulated skirting either my dads mobile home has the same vent on dirt and has no problems either http://www.hiddenhitchandtrailerparts.com/zencart/images/_Lifestyle%20Vented%20Skirting.jpg both homes are in connecticut ...
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:36 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Pulling up peel and stick tiles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6469
Re: Pulling up peel and stick tiles
WOW! Those tiles were REALLY stuck down!
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:23 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Fixing dryer vent hole before new flooring
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14312
Re: Fixing dryer vent hold before new flooring
http://www.whirlpool.com/digitalassets/4396028/AB-Default_290X290_HO.jpg http://www.partselect.com/1485885-2-M-Whirlpool-4396006RW-Dryer-Vent-Elbow.jpg or just screw it onto the floor http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pACE3-6228865dt.jpg http://www.dryerbox.com/photo_gallery/Digital/lar...
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:11 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Does anyone know what this trim piece is called?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4552
Re: Does anyone know what this trim piece is called?
why not remove it in its entirety and replace it with some kind of vinyl or wooden molding?
maybe a 1x2 or 1x3 or similar.
maybe a 1x2 or 1x3 or similar.
- Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:10 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Importance of primer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2729
Re: Importance of primer
if its a white primer next to a white popcorn ceiling why would it matter?
looks to be 99.9% covered so why not give it 100%?
looks to be 99.9% covered so why not give it 100%?
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:53 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Special Roofing Material?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2075
Re: Special Roofing Material?
to be on the safe side, you might want to check out your local building codes or ask a building inspector. a simple email to an inspector should clear things up
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:23 am
- Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
- Topic: Properly sizing central A/C
- Replies: 3
- Views: 21952
Re: Properly sizing central A/C
google found this
https://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/ ... elines.pdf
a hvac contractor might be more precise
https://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/ ... elines.pdf
a hvac contractor might be more precise