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by creekside
Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:34 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: wanting to create an access door
Replies: 2
Views: 1319

wanting to create an access door

Does anyone know how to build an access door to replace a piece of skirting? I do not want to pull the track out at the top as all is new. thanks
by creekside
Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:31 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: tips and pitfalls for new skirting
Replies: 2
Views: 1476

Re: tips and pitfalls for new skirting

Thank you Greg...
by creekside
Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:23 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: tips and pitfalls for new skirting
Replies: 2
Views: 1476

tips and pitfalls for new skirting

I am replacing all, the rail on the unit for the skirting, the skirting, and whatever the skirting sits on. I want insulating, whether separate or integral to the skirting. What questions should I be asking the quoters? What kind of base should I at least end up with? I am not putting my north side ...
by creekside
Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: sewer smell in air duct
Replies: 3
Views: 1567

sewer smell in air duct

Why do I smell sewer in my air duct?
by creekside
Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:47 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: levelling and sewer pipes
Replies: 1
Views: 1099

levelling and sewer pipes

When levelling a mobile home, it seems there would be an allowance in the movement of sewer pipes. Just how does one know when one is at the limit of moving those pipes when levelling?
by creekside
Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:56 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: self levelling compound
Replies: 8
Views: 11610

Re: self levelling compound

Does the self levelling compound wick up into my drywall as it is sitting 1/4" above the floor. do I need to protect the drywall somehow first?
by creekside
Thu Jul 28, 2011 5:35 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: self levelling compound
Replies: 8
Views: 11610

Re: self levelling compound

Well Ron, I do not know what made it tilt....from having crawled under, I spotted many a hole big enough for raccoons and skunks and what not. Not having proper drainage either, I am sure holes and water collapsing them did not help the tilt. The trailer was sitter an inch up from the supports. The ...
by creekside
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:49 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: self levelling compound
Replies: 8
Views: 11610

self levelling compound

I'm about ready to pour self levelling compound down the whole length of my trailer on one side only for the width of maybe two to three feet from the wall out. I've watch youtubes and asked friends whether it really does level itself and I seem to get conflicting views. I get prompts on spreading i...
by creekside
Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: roof insulation
Replies: 1
Views: 1087

roof insulation

I have cut through the bathroom ceiling to install a light. I have removed insulation which has paper attached to it, the paper is on the bottom side of the insulation. How necessary is it that I replace the insulation with "papered" insulation. Also, I am installing new venting for the ne...
by creekside
Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:16 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Do I mud moisture proof drywall in bathroom?
Replies: 2
Views: 2385

Do I mud moisture proof drywall in bathroom?

Does one need to mud the moisture proof drywall that is hidden behind the shower walls and if so, do I need special mud that is resistant to moisture? I am laying the plywood floors, placing the basin, erecting the drywall and then securing the shower walls. How's it sound so far...
by creekside
Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:27 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: heat tracer and insulating wrap on pex
Replies: 3
Views: 1700

heat tracer and insulating wrap on pex

I am going to wrap two 1/2" pexes together with a heat tracer and then an insulating wrap. Is it okay to wrap them together and which goes first, the tracer next to the pipe and then the insulating wrap. Someone mention the heat tracer is too hot. My view is, the insulating wrap would disallow ...
by creekside
Mon May 23, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: sweating plastic water lines
Replies: 1
Views: 963

sweating plastic water lines

Well there are holes in the floor during the remodeling and touching the plastic water lines between the underbelly and floor in 75F degree weather , I noticed they were wet. They weren't leaking, they were sweating. So what problems do I need to watch out for or pitfalls that need to be avoided. As...
by creekside
Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: 6 mil plastic as underbelly wrap?
Replies: 6
Views: 3855

Re: 6 mil plastic as underbelly wrap?

i was just clarifying...i appreciate your advice...thank you
by creekside
Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: 6 mil plastic as underbelly wrap?
Replies: 6
Views: 3855

Re: 6 mil plastic as underbelly wrap?

is it overkill in the fact that the vapor barrier is 6 ml or is it overkill in the fact the i even put a vapor barrier on top of the insulation?
by creekside
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: 6 mil plastic as underbelly wrap?
Replies: 6
Views: 3855

Re: 6 mil plastic as underbelly wrap?

i put the 6 ml on the ground as a barrier, then i used a proper underbelly wrap, then insulation. Can i now put another 6ml or less on top of the insulation before laying the plywood floor which would hold my rug?