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by Heathicus
Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79959

Re: New metal roof install

I'm not sure what you mean by a continuous ridge vent. We didn't make any modifications to the venting of the roof under the shingles. The metal ridge cap overhangs the sheeting by about 10 inches. The space between the metal sheets and the ridge cap is not filled with anything. So there's plenty of...
by Heathicus
Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79959

Re: New metal roof install

The overlaps in the ridge cap were sealed with two strips of roofing putty caulk stuff. One strip at the end, and one at the first rib line where screws are placed. 20171003_095357 (Small).jpg And then done! Now I'm both anxious and nervous for the first rain... 20171003_095441 (Small).jpg 20171003_...
by Heathicus
Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79959

Re: New metal roof install

Special high temp rubber boots and a lot of metal roofing caulk seals around the plumbing and furnace vents. 20171003_095139 (Small).jpg Then the rake edges put in place. A bead of calk where it mates to the metal sheets and a few screws to secure it. 20171003_095105 (Small).jpg Then the ridge caps....
by Heathicus
Mon Oct 02, 2017 11:32 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79959

Re: New metal roof install

We temporarily set the rake edge in place to help set the first sheet of metal. Then, it was just lay down insulation and screw down sheets of metal until we got to the dormer. 20171001_091835 (Small).jpg For small cuts shears work just fine. But for cutting across full sheets, we used an old dull b...
by Heathicus
Mon Oct 02, 2017 11:10 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79959

Re: New metal roof install

Once the new found water damaged spots on the roof were fixed (total: 8 including all 4 corners of the house), we marked the rafter locations and screwed down slats to the rafters. We left 49" between slats so the foam insulation boards would fit between them. 20171001_075855 (Small).jpg The fi...
by Heathicus
Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79959

Re: New metal roof install

Well, it too us 4 days, but we're finally (almost) finished. I had a crew of 4 - me, my wife, my son, and my 70-year-old father-in-law who worked circles around all of us. If it weren't for him, I would have been lost on a lot of things. We got started Friday and while putting the edge boards down, ...
by Heathicus
Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:52 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Install - Where to start?
Replies: 14
Views: 153996

Re: Shower Install - Where to start?

I've been searching for weeks. If you can point me in the right direction, I'd be very appreciative. I need a "neo corner" style shower (where one corner is cut out for the door). The long walls against the existing bathroom walls (both exterior walls) should be between 48" and 54&quo...
by Heathicus
Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Install - Where to start?
Replies: 14
Views: 153996

Re: Shower Install - Where to start?

What would you recommend for a custom shower install, then? There is no suitable pre-fabricated plastic insert.
by Heathicus
Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79959

New metal roof install

A few weeks back during a storm, we discovered the floor in my daughter's room was wet. In the storm, I investigated the roof and found a soft spot right over the corner. I covered it with some sealant best I could and investigated further the next day. What I discovered just about made me sick. Wat...
by Heathicus
Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Install - Where to start?
Replies: 14
Views: 153996

Re: Shower Install - Where to start?

My current plan (under constant revision as I do more research and study), is to use the Durock Shower System (48"x48") for the floor. It's very similar to the Schluter-Kerdi products, but a little less expensive. I think I'll have to put tile over the shower tray. Hopefully with that tray...
by Heathicus
Fri Sep 22, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Install - Where to start?
Replies: 14
Views: 153996

Re: Shower Install - Where to start?

I watched a few videos on the Shluter floor plans, curbs, etc. It uses a lot of mortar (thinset). Is this suitable for a mobile home? My home does have 2x6 floor joists and real plywood floors, but it's still a mobile home. For the final outer layer, what suitable options do I have other than tile?
by Heathicus
Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Install - Where to start?
Replies: 14
Views: 153996

Re: Shower Install - Where to start?

I guess my largest point of concern is the floor. I can't find a pre-made floor pan that fits the space I want to use (even those with the right shape are too small). I think I've come up with a good mental picture of how to do the walls.
by Heathicus
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Install - Where to start?
Replies: 14
Views: 153996

Shower Install - Where to start?

Thanks for the forum! We have a 2000 Fleetwood and are facing several major repairs at once currently so may have more questions going forward. I think I have a good handle on most of them, but one just has me completely lost. The master bathroom has one of those tiny showers and a giant garden tub ...