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by Bruno
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Perimeter Pier vs. Adjustable Outrigger
Replies: 5
Views: 6196

Re: Perimeter Pier vs. Adjustable Outrigger

Hello:

> are you going to run a pier down the middle too?

Yes as it's a double wide in addition to installing several perimeter piers along each side of the house will also install some in the middle along the marriage line of the two halves as some of those outriggers are sagging as well.

Bruno
by Bruno
Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Perimeter Pier vs. Adjustable Outrigger
Replies: 5
Views: 6196

Re: Perimeter Pier vs. Adjustable Outrigger

Thanks for the feedback -- I think I sort of talked myself into using the perimeter piers while composing my original post. In pondering the physics issue further my thinking is the adjustable outrigger can only be used on units with floor joists which go across from one side of the unit to the othe...
by Bruno
Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Perimeter Pier vs. Adjustable Outrigger
Replies: 5
Views: 6196

Perimeter Pier vs. Adjustable Outrigger

Hello purchased Mark's book a couple of years ago and used it when releveling my home. Have a 1971 double wide, each half is 12' wide, joists are running along the length of the home, don't live in an area that gets snow. Problem is the metal outriggers supporting the rim joists/outer walls are star...