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- Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:20 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Deck Skirting
- Replies: 8
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Re: Deck Skirting
I just had my skirting replaced, and they used vertical pieces of j channel for the access panel to slide in.
- Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:24 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Trimming batten strips
- Replies: 5
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Re: Trimming batten strips
The batten strips are quite fragile, so it would be best to cut them in place if at all possible. I just used a utility knife to cut them.
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:10 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Weather strip under door
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4536
Re: Weather strip under door
Do you have a storm door? I don't see one, so installing one may be a solution.
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 9:34 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: downspouts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3383
Re: downspouts
Those look like the downspouts on my Silvertop awning. I needed extensions on mine, and I'm pretty sure they used plastic electrical conduit, which just slipped over the aluminum pipe.
- Tue Oct 21, 2014 6:08 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: bathroom remodel during winter???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2899
Re: bathroom remodel during winter???
It sure will. How long do you plan to have the floor open?
- Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:22 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Rotting Wood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5500
Re: Rotting Wood
Just replace the post. I wouldn't trust it to hold up with that much rot. It looks like it is fastened into a metal bracket at the bottom, and the wood doesn't go down into the concrete. A new post will likely cost less than the treatment.
- Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:16 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: exhaust vent
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4244
Re: exhaust vent
My home came equipped with a vent which went from the roof into the furnace blower cabinet. It was "supposed to supply fresh air to the home, since it was so well sealed." The vent was quickly sealed off, since we know that there are many other air leaks. It was totally removed years later...
- Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:08 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Replace urine soaked insulation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4715
Re: Replace urine soaked insulation
Please, make sure to wear breathing and eye protection when working with fiberglass. You can get disposable protective clothing at a home center.
As to the type, I would use unfaced.
As to the type, I would use unfaced.
- Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:36 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: insulating osb board underpinning
- Replies: 22
- Views: 19592
Re: insulating osb board underpinning
OK, how about I change my post to -- OSB will fall apart relatively quickly, due to the fact that the bottom edge will be exposed to constant moisture, being presumably in constant ground contact when used as skirting, and thereby having moisture wicking up into it from said ground contact. This wil...
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:12 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: insulating osb board underpinning
- Replies: 22
- Views: 19592
Re: insulating osb board underpinning
You can, but if the belly wrap is intact, it is not really necessary. I wouldn't put too much effort into the osb, as it will rot quickly if exposed to moisture, particularly ground contact.
- Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:43 pm
- Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
- Topic: Revolv furnace
- Replies: 2
- Views: 20978
Re: Revolv furnace
No opinion about the Revolv, I guess it is Coleman?
A down flow furnace is one which has the air discharge down through the bottom.
A down flow furnace is one which has the air discharge down through the bottom.
- Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:34 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: CPVC PIPE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4982
Re: CPVC PIPE
Yes, cost wise either the crimp clamps or cinch clamps will be cheaper than the sharkbites.
- Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:27 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: CPVC PIPE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4982
Re: CPVC PIPE
As long as it is open, I'd replace everything with PEX. It will expand instead of crack if it freezes. Yes, just drill through the floor, but seal the opening around the pipe to prevent air and varmint infiltration.
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:41 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9603
Re: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation
One place is in the "Books & Parts" link at the top of the forum page.
When you rebuild the deck, make it a freestanding unit.
When you rebuild the deck, make it a freestanding unit.
- Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:44 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9603
Re: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation
Also, if that deck is at the same level as the threshold, and attached to the home, it could be one cause of the water intrusion. Take a good look at the rim joist.