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- Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:36 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: off topic: Energy cost / efficiency
- Replies: 4
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- Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Rain seepage around window swamp cooler
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2591
- Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: R-Matte Plus 3 Insulation ?
- Replies: 4
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The only way to get to all of the wall cavities is from the outside. It would also allow you to install vapor barrier and check for any areas of water damage. Although styrofoam has a better R value, any gaps allow air penetration which is worse. Definatley use fiberglass and install with attention ...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:29 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Getting rust off tongue before priming
- Replies: 11
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- Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:57 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: condensation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6226
I agree with Rod...you have to get more air flow between the roofs and make sure the original venting is not blocked. You basically have 2 vapor barriers and that is your problem. The dew point (where cold meets hot) is supposed to be on the outside of the roof insulation so adding insulation on top...
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:43 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Mild Clunking noise
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1766
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:03 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Gap around bathroom sink
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3150
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:55 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: soundproofing again...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11723
- Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:13 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Condensation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2313
Your problem (I think) is the plastic you used. If you put the plastic behind the insulation, condensation is forming on the warm side.Typically, you install insulation and then plastic but if the plastic is not air tight you will still get condensation. You should have vents in the roof....this kee...
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:58 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: vinyl floor lifting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4277
- Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: "Pocket Doors".....hmmmmm?
- Replies: 17
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- Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:59 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: How do I remove my bathroom exhaust fan from a 1981 Fuqua
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6439
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:54 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Water heater filter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4029
Whole house water filters come in a wide variety of sizes and specific filter/condition Size conforms to how much water you use (too small of a unit causes excessive filter changes which gets costly) Condition conforms to what chemical your trying to eliminate (different type filters for different e...
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:18 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: installing new windows
- Replies: 9
- Views: 81682
I have found that replacement windows is easier when you order exact size to fit opening.(dont forget LowE and Argon) I have to pay helpers and time is expensive. I think an inexperienced person could do the job if they were exact size however its a trade off for the more expensive window. You might...
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:11 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: toilet flushing issues
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8942