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- Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:14 pm
- Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
- Topic: New furnace recommendations
- Replies: 0
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New furnace recommendations
I am replacing an older Nordyne furnace in my 1994 single wide mobile home. I'm looking at Revolv, Coleman VMA and others, some of the reviews aren't very good. Can one of the professionals here help steer me in the right direction? My home is 15 x 75, I'd like a high efficiency if possible. One tha...
- Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:06 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Problems after leveling
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2906
Problems after leveling
I had my single wide 70' MH leveled recently by a contractor that used a transit instead of a water level. After he leveled the home the side door which was recently purchased as an upgrade with a storm door would not close. They jacked up the area under the door and then I got a big bulge in the fl...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:29 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Bathtub replacement odd size
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6109
Bathtub replacement odd size
I'm in a quandry over what to do with a bathtub replacement for a tub that is 54" x 33". I cannot find this size anywhere. If I go to a standard size 27" x 54" will that work just as well? Can I go to a regular store like Menards or Home Depot and buy a standard tub or do I have ...
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:22 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: How much insulation in the roof?
- Replies: 5
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How much insulation in the roof?
My MH does not have any heat retention, I was told this was because of the lack of insulation in the roof, there is maybe three inches tapering off to nothing on the eaves. I'm redoing the roof now, is it worth it to blow in more insulation? will it make a significant difference or am I just wasting...
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:18 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Shingles or metal?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1307
Shingles or metal?
Help, the contractor that is redoing my roof wants to cap the existing osb board with plywood. I've always heard that shingles are heavy and having two layers of wood instead of just one will only increase that weight. Should I let him put these two layers on with the shingles or just go with a meta...
- Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:21 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Underbelly insulation repair
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1350
Underbelly insulation repair
I am replacing the insulation underneath my mobile home, how much of an air space is optimal between the belly tarp with the insulation on it and the actual floor. I understand there needs to be a space for warm air to heat the pipes and the floor, but am not sure now much is enough. On the sides of...
- Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:30 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Leveling and frost piers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2055
Leveling and frost piers
I'm in the process of doing structural repairs on my MH, I was wondering if you can level a home using a transit instead of water level, the contractor who's doing the work suggested that. Also are a few frost piers supporting the blocks going to help stabilize the home or do you have to do all of t...
- Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:25 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: How to replace underbelly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2430
Re: How to replace underbelly
I don't recommend stapling the insulation to the floor joists, it is completely ineffective in a mobile home, the insulation must float under the floor supported by the belly tarp creating a vapor barrier of warm air in between otherwise you might as well not bother. Please read Mark's book on this ...
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:18 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: How to replace underbelly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2430
How to replace underbelly
I know this topic has been discussed many times, however I cannot find the instructions how Mark or the other professionals recommend replacing the underbelly insulation on a mobile home. Could someone refer me to where I can find this? Thanks
- Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:47 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Sagging outer walls, water problems and more...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8887
Re: Sagging outer walls, water problems and more...
I noticed that some of the interior walls are also sagging, could that be due to excessive moisture under the home? There was no vapor barrier put down. Also could someone provide or direct me to the proper way to place a single-wide 72x15 on piers? What kind of vapor barrier is typically used and i...
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:28 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Sagging outer walls, water problems and more...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8887
Sagging outer walls, water problems and more...
I have a '94 Medallion Mansion single wide home which was not set-up properly, it's on cement pads but not frost footings (we're in the Midwest). We've had quite a lot of water seepage between the siding and the OSB board on the outside, due to no roof overhang (shingles) and some cupping along the ...
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:05 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Repairs Worth It?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3177
Re: Repairs Worth It?
Groo, just wondering how you build a house from a using a mobile home frame or axle.