Search found 383 matches
- Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:23 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Installation of new Metal Roof question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8723
Re: Installation of new Metal Roof question
I can't see where using that fanfold would be worth the effort. It's r value is only 1. Use the 4x8 sheets of at least 1/2 inch thickness to get some insulation benefit for your $.
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:03 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Rotten/moldy plywood behind skirting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1728
Re: Rotten/moldy plywood behind skirting
Well, the plywood has definitely got to go. Is there provision for venting the crawlspace? If it is too tightly sealed, the natural dampness can't escape.
- Mon May 28, 2012 8:35 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: I could use some advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4228
Re: I could use some advice
With the A/C, first thing to do is be sure your condenser and evaporator coils are clean. Also, make sure your duct work is intact, perhaps by using a mirror and flashlight to look down through the (removed) floor registers. Be sure the duct work is sealed to the register outlets too, You can use ei...
- Mon May 28, 2012 8:18 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Process to replace all flooring?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2113
Re: Process to replace all flooring?
Yes, go with vinyl in the bathrooms. Much easier to clean up "accidents." How bad is the marriage joint? Could it be sanded down, or a liquid leveling compound be used? I would try to get the joint as smooth as possible, even under carpet. As for transitions, you could fasten down some scr...
- Mon May 28, 2012 8:16 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Repair plumbing behind molded tub
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1140
Re: Repair plumbing behind molded tub
If your faucet is on an outside wall, then I would guess you would have to remove the exterior siding to get to it. If the siding is separated there, that is likely the access point. What type of screws do you have? I'm guessing they have a square hole? There are square bits available. The square dr...
- Tue May 22, 2012 3:59 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Electric Dryer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 991
Re: Electric Dryer
You should be fine for a couple of loads. Just get it extended outside ASAP. Hopefully your skirting is vented, so the moisture will eventually dissipate.
- Tue May 08, 2012 9:02 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Question - Pex lines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2503
Re: Question - Pex lines
PEX is also used in stick built homes. We had copper stolen from our church camp, and replaced it all with PEX. It's great stuff.
- Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:13 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Help with new floor (vinyl planks)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4975
Re: Help with new floor (vinyl planks)
Welcome! You will have to fill the gap with something, or you will eventually have a dip there showing through the planking. Place a straight edge across the marriage line and slide it along the length of the room to see if there is any difference in height from side to side you will have to make up...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:38 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Ground Cover Under Trailer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1760
Re: Ground Cover Under Trailer
Yes. It will keep moisture down, and makes crawling around under there a little easier.
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:16 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Plumbing Under Bath Sink
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2467
Re: Plumbing Under Bath Sink
At least you have shut offs, a good many don't.
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:54 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Bye-Bye garden tub. Hello REAL shower!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5262
Re: Bye-Bye garden tub. Hello REAL shower!
IIRC the drain should unscrew from the top by wedging a couple of screwdrivers through the drain grate and using them as levers to turn it.
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:47 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: plastic molding
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1215
Re: plastic molding
Trim on mine is stapled to the edge of the counter top. Either use the knife, or remove the counter top to pull the staples.
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:31 am
- Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
- Topic: Painting Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5361
Re: Painting Question
Nope, the Valspar won't cover it. Been there, tried that. You need a primer. Plus, any stains will bleed through. Use the Kilz.
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: First time MH Renter/Possible Buyer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5542
Re: First time MH Renter/Possible Buyer
With the thin walls, , I would guess that the cooler interior is mostly due to the white exterior. Hopefully the roof is a light color too. That will greatly reduce heat gain. The hvac unit I was referring to is self contained, and would sit on the ground outside the home.I suggested that, because i...
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:51 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: First time MH Renter/Possible Buyer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5542
Re: First time MH Renter/Possible Buyer
It seems like quite a reasonable project. For the hvac, there are package units available that would only require duct work reinstalled. Seems like that would be cheaper to run than window units.