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by flint
Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Covered deck
Replies: 6
Views: 2151

Re: Covered deck

Thanks for all your great advice. It gives me alot to think about.
by flint
Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New roof using corregated metal sheets
Replies: 0
Views: 2422

New roof using corregated metal sheets

I have a few questions regarding installing new roof: First Im a little confused regarding order of installation of materials for new metal roof according to Mobile Home Manual. Instructions indicate to put down fan-fold insulation first then furring strips and then the metal. I talked to Metal Dist...
by flint
Sat Aug 21, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Covered deck
Replies: 6
Views: 2151

Covered deck

I will soon be reroofing my mobile home using your instructions in the mobile home manual. I also have a covered deck that needs replaced. It currently has rolled roofing over plywood sheets. I think some of plywood are rotted and I will replace that first. Following your advice, I plan on using met...
by flint
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New Roof on Trailer and Covered deck
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

New Roof on Trailer and Covered deck

I have a 1971 Beverly Manor 12 x 50 mobile home with a 12 x 24 covered deck with about 1:12 pitch roof. I need to re-roof the trailer which I'm thinking on putting the metal roof described in your Mobile Home manual. The roof over the covered deck is rolled roof I believe over plywood sheets. The wo...
by flint
Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical diagram for 1971 Mobile Home
Replies: 2
Views: 1436

Re: Electrical diagram for 1971 Mobile Home

LOL!..I thought as much. I just might try my luck at the lottery.
by flint
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical diagram for 1971 Mobile Home
Replies: 2
Views: 1436

Electrical diagram for 1971 Mobile Home

Is it possible to locate an electrical diagram for a 1971 Beverly Manor Mobile Home? I figured it could be helpful when I get new wiring installed.
by flint
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Remodel 1970 mobile home good idea?
Replies: 8
Views: 30899

Re: Remodel 1970 mobile home good idea?

Thanks everyone for all the posts. I totally appreciate it! There are many things mentioned that I never thought of.
by flint
Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:48 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Replacement Windows
Replies: 1
Views: 1614

Replacement Windows

I'm getting ready to start fixing up my 1970 mobile home. One project will be replacement windows. I'm planning on getting thermopane replacement windows which I'm assuming will be much heavier than the original windows. I'm assuming there is 2x2 framing but actually not sure what they used around t...
by flint
Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Remodel 1970 mobile home good idea?
Replies: 8
Views: 30899

Re: Remodel 1970 mobile home good idea?

Thank you so much for your reply. You've been very helpful! I don't think my mobilehome is in that bad of shape so I will keep and fix er up!
by flint
Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Remodel 1970 mobile home good idea?
Replies: 8
Views: 30899

Remodel 1970 mobile home good idea?

I own a 1970-71 singlewide mobile home. The normal upkeep is only thing that has been done. I think it may be time to put on a new roof. It's had all the recoating it can take. I also plan on eventually getting replacement windows and new siding installed. Others are suggesting that I consider getti...
by flint
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:40 pm
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: Ventilation
Replies: 1
Views: 2657

Ventilation

I have an early 1970s single wide mobile home. I've always had condensation problems in the winter but last winter it got much worse. Water was dripping from the ceiling fans and ceiling light fixtures. Alot more brown spots appeared on the ceiling panels also. I thought about adding vents on both e...