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by Johnf
Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Old mobile home roof problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4575

Re: Old mobile home roof problem

OK, thanks to the both of you, Greg and JD. I think in short term im going to go with JDs suggestion. I was kinda leaning that way anyway. That will get me sleeping back in my bed and not the couch. This spring/summer I was looking at retarring the roof anyway. I'll have the rest of the winter to lo...
by Johnf
Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Old mobile home roof problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4575

Re: Old mobile home roof problem

Well I was hoping to be able to repair what I got. I am no roofing experience but can read a tape measurer and used a saw well enough to fix the broken rafters as described by JD. Just from an amateurs prespective would it be possible to lower the truss enough from the inside and slide underlayment ...
by Johnf
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Old mobile home roof problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4575

Old mobile home roof problem

Hello, I own a 1969 Bilmore 40"x 20" mobile home. In december I had a roof leak In the bedroom. It has a steel "bubble " roof as the former roofers called it. The ceiling was sagging as well. Upon removal of the false ceiling the I found 2 broken rafters, completely soaked and sa...