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- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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!
- 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!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...