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- Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:23 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: New Metal Roof Manual
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1396
New Metal Roof Manual
Hi everyone, I'm finally ALMOST done with my kitchen, so now I'm thinking about the old metal roof. It's the original from 1979 but is in pretty decent condition. No damage to trusses or any beams, at least that I am aware of. Basically, I was wondering if anyone has a copy of the booklet "An I...
- Sun May 03, 2009 12:45 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: OTS Microwave/Exhaust - Damper Flap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1761
RE: OTS Microwave/Exhaust - Damper Flap
Thanks for the reply Cabo. I realize that the flap is there for that exact purpose - to stop air from entering. However, since there are now two 90 degree bends in the pipe, and because there is a mushroom cap on top, I was wondering if the air entering from outside would be minimal. Outside air wou...
- Sun May 03, 2009 1:31 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: OTS Microwave/Exhaust - Damper Flap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1761
OTS Microwave/Exhaust - Damper Flap
I am in the process of installing an over-the-stove combination microwave/exhaust vent. I am venting it outside through the roof. I had to move the stove about 1.5 feet to the right, so now the vent pipe has a couple of turns (elbows) instead of venting straight up to the roof. On the roof there is ...
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:05 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: New Replacement Windows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5551
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:23 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: New Replacement Windows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5551
Re: RE: New Replacement Windows
The above is assuming that you are going to use 'Retrofit' frames, as apposed to 'replacement' or 'new construction' frames. Almost all mobile homes in the West use this type of window for replacement. I have heard that they are not sold as much in the Eastern states. Retrofit = ~2" Finished t...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Roof Help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2072
RE: Roof Help
About every 3 years I pay a guy to coat my metal roof with the silver dollar stuff. He only charges about $200 more than the cost of the materials, so well worth it. As far as a new roof is concerned you also have the option of a rubber roof. I replaced the roof on my attached porch with a 15 x 15 f...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:59 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Replace old window with smaller window
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2140
Replace old window with smaller window
I just posted a question concerning replacement windows for my 1979 Suncrest Mobile Home. I decided to post this separately as it is a special "must do" project that is more complicated. Basically I want to reduce the size of my kitchen window. I want to bring the bottom up about 7". ...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:21 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: New Replacement Windows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5551
New Replacement Windows
I have a 1979 Suncrest Mobile Home (by Fleetwood). I want to start replacing the old horrible looking storm windows with Vinyl Double Hung Windows. The home was manufactured with 2 x 3's in the walls, but I think the windows are framed with 2 x 4's. I'm not totally sure about this, but it looks like...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:32 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Drywall for Mobile Home
- Replies: 8
- Views: 46493
RE: Drywall for Mobile Home
Thanks for the information oldfart. It is very helpful to hear from someone who has actually installed drywall in their mobile home. Unfortunately, you seem to be confirming what everyone is saying about cracking problems. However, your experience with installing the drywall vertically gives me some...
- Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:21 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Drywall for Mobile Home
- Replies: 8
- Views: 46493
RE: Drywall for Mobile Home
Thanks for your quick replies Yanita and Greg. I had already read the other recent post and both of your comments regarding problems with cracking, which is my biggest concern. To answer the question about the foundation, my mobile home basically sits on the ground with skirting. There is no basemen...
- Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:01 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Drywall for Mobile Home
- Replies: 8
- Views: 46493
Drywall for Mobile Home
I have a 1979 Suncrest Mobile Home and I plan on replacing or covering all the wood panel walls with drywall. I would like to use 1/2" thick sheetrock because it is available in 12' long sheets, as well as 8' long sheets. I basically have the following 2 questions: 1) Is the 1/2" thick dry...