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by Irishgirl
Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Suspended Ceiling or Sheet Rock?
Replies: 13
Views: 8115

Re: Suspended Ceiling or Sheet Rock?

There is a product out there that I was looking at. Made of styrofoam. Has anyone used it? Glues directly to ceiling so you dont lose any height. Has cold & heat insulation properties, moisture & mold resistant . Reduces sound. Very lightweight. They offer alot of styles comparable to the Ar...
by Irishgirl
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Belly Mending Tape
Replies: 5
Views: 2540

Belly Mending Tape

In the process of removing the insulation in the belly. It was so infested with mice droppings,mice skeletons, squirrel debris we tried to just vacumn and clean it up, we decided to start fresh, Yes, it is quite a job, but will be well worth it when done. We bought belly flex tape for mending , it i...
by Irishgirl
Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Re: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76

It certainly will be a challenge. Will keep you posted. As for the plumbing bringing water to our sinks and toilets, we have reconfigured the rooms so all plumbing needs are on one side. The water will come into this water room and into an on demand hot water heater ,up through the wall to a bulk he...
by Irishgirl
Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Re: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76

the radiant floor tubing will be on top of the subfloor.

we are adding more insulation under the floor.
by Irishgirl
Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

RADIANT FLOOR HEATING IN 14X76

Thought we would put out our plans for a HYdronic Radiant Floor system and maybe get some other ideas that could help us & others here that want to try this. My husband did alot of reading on how this system works and what had to be done. We tore up our subfloor (particleboard) and will replaced...
by Irishgirl
Sat Apr 06, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Do we need vaporbarrier under new floor?
Replies: 5
Views: 2780

Re: Do we need vaporbarrier under new floor?

We are in the Northeast, so the water lines were removed and we'll be reinstalled inside.

What do you suggest for a vapor barrier? Same stuff that you use on the walls under the sheetrock?

Thanks for the quick response!
by Irishgirl
Sat Apr 06, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Do we need vaporbarrier under new floor?
Replies: 5
Views: 2780

Do we need vaporbarrier under new floor?

We have taken up all the particleboard and are installing osb on our SW. We have decided to put in a radiant floor heating system knowing we will lose a little bit of height in our rooms we feel it will be worth it. SO, now there will be no heating under the new subfloor. We will be adding more insu...
by Irishgirl
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Radiant Floor Heating?
Replies: 3
Views: 5432

Radiant Floor Heating?

Our total renovation will include a new heating system so we would like to be able to get more energy efficient. Can radiant floor heating be installed in a singlewide? If installed between joist we can keep the height and have overall warmth on the floors. We would like to use HYdro Radiant because...
by Irishgirl
Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Leveling before or after reno and move
Replies: 1
Views: 1063

Leveling before or after reno and move

We bought a used MH to renovate. It is not sitting on a slab yet but will be moved after complete renovation has been done. My husband wants to have it leveled where it is and then renovate it and then move it to the slab (to be put in next spring), then have it leveled again in its permanent spot. ...
by Irishgirl
Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:08 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Exterior walls 4in or 6in?
Replies: 2
Views: 1438

Exterior walls 4in or 6in?

My husband and I our looking at buying a used mobile home to renovate. Singlewide if it is big enough,preferably doublewide. We do not want to purchase a MH with 4" walls. What year did they start making 6" walls? If we found a great deal and it was 4in walls is there anything you can do t...