All I can say is read, read and read some more. look at the reviews, but take into consideration the customers that can't be satisfied no mater what you do. Look for common problems.
Greg
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- Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:21 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Whole home water filtration systems
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6914
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:19 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Load Bearing Wall HELP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5889
Re: Load Bearing Wall HELP
I doubt that the short offset wall is load bearing. the wall directly under the marriage seam IS load bearing.
At worse case you could add a support post.
Greg
At worse case you could add a support post.
Greg
- Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:10 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Installing Security Cameras Without Eves To Hide & Shade
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6789
Re: Installing Security Cameras Without Eves To Hide & Shade
I mounted mine inside the window when I was in the park. Since we moved out of that hole we don't need them.
Greg
Greg
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:32 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: General plumbing questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10576
Re: General plumbing questions
It is not a really tough job, but you WILL have to crawl around under the home. Plan on getting at least dripped on since you will be working under the pipes. Make sure you have the proper PEX tools to make your connections. DO NOT use the push lock type connectors in areas that are out of sight, I ...
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 10:52 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: General plumbing questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10576
Re: General plumbing questions
You can attach new pex and pull it through, just like you can win the $150 mil. lottery and the odds are about the same. The lines usually run up the middle of the home with the heat ducts to keep them warm in cold weather. You may be able to make a few well placed slices in the underbelly and work ...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:08 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Installing Outdoor Electrical Outlets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 38562
Re: Installing Outdoor Electrical Outlets
I believe you will need to use weather proof boxes with GFI to meet code, most are surface mount.
Greg
Greg
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:17 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Steps for side door
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11331
Re: Steps for side door
..... He really DOES exist!
JD, haven't seen you around lately.
Greg
JD, haven't seen you around lately.
Greg
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:57 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Raising wall height
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4761
Re: Raising wall height
I don't think the extra foot of wall would add that much extra weight, you can always add parameter blocking to support the extra weight.
I would do a complete inspection before doing any work and figure all costs, you may find that it is not worth the project cost.
Greg
I would do a complete inspection before doing any work and figure all costs, you may find that it is not worth the project cost.
Greg
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Foundation power vents
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19318
Re: Foundation power vents
In cases where severe moisture is a problem I could see the use forced air movement. If you have "normal" moisture than the standard natural air flow should be fine.
Greg
Greg
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:57 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: What water lines get heat tape?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 24129
Re: What water lines get heat tape?
The service line from the ground gets heat taped & insulated. You have a copper line running outside your home? I'm a little confused on that one. There should be an outlet onder your home to plug into. If not you may want to add one possibly with a switch to turn the heat tape off in warm weath...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Steps for side door
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11331
Re: Steps for side door
Home centers have the precut stair stringers so all you would need to do is attach them and add treads. You may need to add a handrail to meet code depending on height.
Should be able to do basic stairs for $50 -75 depending on your area.
Greg
Should be able to do basic stairs for $50 -75 depending on your area.
Greg
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Sub Floors and vapor barrier
- Replies: 2
- Views: 25274
Re: Sub Floors and vapor barrier
I think I would take care of the soft spots first and find out why they are soft. It you have leakage, take care of that problem then get things sealed up.
If you have particle board subfloors replace the bad spots with plywood or at the very least OSB.
Greg
If you have particle board subfloors replace the bad spots with plywood or at the very least OSB.
Greg
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:35 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Tub replacement - Blevins/Lyons acrylic shower?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15994
Re: Tub replacement - Blevins/Lyons acrylic shower?
many have had no problems with acrylic, many home centers can order units in for you. You may find that you can move a wall with out much problem and fit a larger unit in.
Greg
Greg
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:51 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Cracked shower pan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22297
Re: Cracked shower pan
....And if mama's not happy, NO one is happy!
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:10 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Cracked shower pan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22297
Re: Cracked shower pan
That is the problem, Weight. when you move around in the tub it recracks. it is a temporary fix at best, plan on a new tub or possibly replacing it with a large shower.
Greg
Greg