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by jon24538
Tue Oct 23, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Renovation Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4848

Re: Renovation Advice

This project is complete. I appreciate the advice given. We started with a roof over in Feb and after fighting a dead beat renter that was there was able to start on the inside on May 1st. On October 6th we walked out of a completed home, the following weekend our oldest got married and moved in! As...
by jon24538
Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Renovation Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4848

Re: Renovation Advice

Update and Question: Update; HVAC started Thursday on total new system, went with a fully self contained for better or worse. All new Pex installed along with entirely new drain system, I didn't like the way sinks and showers dained into a small pipe that ran a good ways up the home before dropping ...
by jon24538
Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Renovation Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4848

Re: Renovation Advice

Fresh Question, As stated earlier I have removed all insullation and belly from the home. All plumbing is being re-done in pex and a new hvac system including duct work is scheduled for next week. I thought I had a plan for the floor. I planned to take a 10' roll of Tyvec and cut into 4-30" rol...
by jon24538
Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: roof over
Replies: 6
Views: 2529

Re: roof over

We had a roof over done in early March of this year in Virginia. 14x65 and it was 6700.00 but that included two nice sized awnings. Same 3" polyfoam as above. We have been renovating with no hvac at all and the roof makes a difference for sure. With the windows open and a fan running I can almo...
by jon24538
Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Renovation Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4848

Re: Renovation Advice

Thanks Ya'll, sorry for the delayed response. I work for a power company in Va so after last weeks storm it's been a little crazy!
by jon24538
Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:28 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Renovation Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4848

Re: Renovation Advice

Thanks Greg!!! I have gotten in way deeper than anticipated, everything I have done has led to something else. I appreciate the advice!
by jon24538
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Renovation Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4848

Re: Renovation Advice

Thanks JD, We do plan to use Sturdifloor. The mail living area/kitchen will all be laminate hardood. My immediate issue is insulating the floor. I have removed 100% of the flooring, insulation and belly from the home. Almost half of the home is pretty much impossible to do anything from the undersid...
by jon24538
Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:02 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Just got a project: Opinions/Advice Please
Replies: 5
Views: 2048

Re: Just got a project: Opinions/Advice Please

In my post above you will see we have very similar projects. I have removed the interior walls and will rebuild with 2x4 framing to allow us to use better material. One thing on mine is that all the tub and shower plumbing was on the outside walls. Since we are replacing both tubs I am moving that p...
by jon24538
Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:41 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Renovation Advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4848

Renovation Advice

We have purchased a mobile home that joins our property for our children, the oldest get's married in October. I have gutted the entire home except for the ceiling which is in good shape. The first thing we did was a roof over from Southern Builders (very pleased). I know some of ya'll have delt wit...