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by silkcity
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: metal roof prep.
Replies: 4
Views: 2796

Re: metal roof prep.

Thx Guy's for the advice , I did remove a lot of the old sealant most of it was not down to the metal . I found a handyman and he finished the job along with his two helpers , the next day I looked at roof and noticed there were small areas that were missed , openings by the flashing about 1/8 inch ...
by silkcity
Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: metal roof prep.
Replies: 4
Views: 2796

metal roof prep.

I bought single wide , metal roof , I want to recoat ,the roof is peeling and flaking , I am scraping the peeling and flaking sections , should I scrape the old coating to the metal , the old sealant . aluminum . looks like one coat was used. as I scrape most times the metal shows , any advice on th...
by silkcity
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: may 1st 2013 furnace law
Replies: 2
Views: 16912

Re: may 1st 2013 furnace law

Thx for the reply Gregg .
by silkcity
Sat Nov 24, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: may 1st 2013 furnace law
Replies: 2
Views: 16912

may 1st 2013 furnace law

Hi , I read in the papper about new codes or regulations as of may 1 2013 that i think includes mobil homes , I dont know plumbng or heating at all , but I know the mobile home i am buying this year dec.2012 needs or will need a new furnace , any one know what this is all about , the article said a ...
by silkcity
Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: home inspection first time buyer
Replies: 5
Views: 2211

Re: home inspection first time buyer

thanks to all ... i'm sure I am gonna be on this great site prob. every day .. yes home inspecter was a local guy and wish I could advertise for him but not sure it allowed ..
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by silkcity
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: home inspection first time buyer
Replies: 5
Views: 2211

Re: home inspection first time buyer

The 1978 new yorker is not going to be sold . the cat urine odor was so bad it needs total redo ..and my inspection $200. was well spent . You get what you pay for .. I had another home insp. today on a similar home ,the same inspector ,and this home was in very good shape and worth the cost , same ...
by silkcity
Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: home inspection first time buyer
Replies: 5
Views: 2211

home inspection first time buyer

Hi , I really thought I had a good deal on a 1978 new yorker , I am not a handy man , I drive limo's .From the looks of the community and the price of this unit etc I was sold on it. Then the inspection... brass fittings attached to copper , wiring code violations , on and on ... I learned a good am...