Questions on Florida MH
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:14 pm
Hello Everyone,
First time poster, but have read many posts and bought Mark's book to get a grasp of what is involved with MH repairs and maintenance. I bought a 1981 Skyline 12x52 in the Florida Keys. I'm right on the water. At high tide I have about 8' of space around the house. Photos are copies of a PDF, the best I can post at this time. My home inspector suggested new blocks and replacement of tie downs. Blocks are weathered and some of the tie downs have rusted through. 1) Is there a product that would be appropriate for the new blocks to prevent corrosion? 2) Wondering the same thing for the tie down straps? 3)Several outriggers have serious corrosion, new outriggers or perimeter blocking?
New building in this flood zone require => than 13'. Serious engineering and costs involved in those projects. Wondering if anyone has experience in going from minimum heights to the HUD maximum of 80"? That would gain a little over 4' from what I have now.
Thanks, Rick
First time poster, but have read many posts and bought Mark's book to get a grasp of what is involved with MH repairs and maintenance. I bought a 1981 Skyline 12x52 in the Florida Keys. I'm right on the water. At high tide I have about 8' of space around the house. Photos are copies of a PDF, the best I can post at this time. My home inspector suggested new blocks and replacement of tie downs. Blocks are weathered and some of the tie downs have rusted through. 1) Is there a product that would be appropriate for the new blocks to prevent corrosion? 2) Wondering the same thing for the tie down straps? 3)Several outriggers have serious corrosion, new outriggers or perimeter blocking?
New building in this flood zone require => than 13'. Serious engineering and costs involved in those projects. Wondering if anyone has experience in going from minimum heights to the HUD maximum of 80"? That would gain a little over 4' from what I have now.
Thanks, Rick