Big project ongoing. We had sagging joists that we have reinforced per a post here. We have also done a roof over-looks great. Joists feel much more solid now and pretty level comparitively. Probably stronger than when new in the 70's. So the next question is the ceiling replacement, primarily in th...

I am planning for a metal roof over. I have a protruding marriage beam (see attached photo). It is approximatly 6" wide by 5" high. Seems like the standard ridge caps are only 12" long, which would be too short. Any recommendations? I assume custom pieces can be ordered, but was wonde...

Here are pictures. Had to reduce size.

Rick

MH is not in a park and I am cosidering DIY. Considering metal roof over per plans on this site. Not sure how to remove the existing coating with the undulations as they are. Also, there is a peak involved-I assume a ridge cap of some kind would work. Suggestions would be appreciated. Is this peak s...

I read another post that discussed straightening your ceiling by making some type of ceiling jack then reinforcing the trusses with pretty large triangular pieces of 3/8" cdx plywood. I assume you release the jack after you reinforce? Then it settles down close to level. If you were going to st...

My father-in-law recently passed away. We are now left with what the paper work says is a 1972 Park Manor Doublewide. Don't know the first thing about mobile homes other than reading about others who have had similar circumstances on this board. Walking down the hallway you see lots of water damage ...