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by poirier
Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Ventilation question
Replies: 5
Views: 2384

Re: Ventilation question

Oh and the sheets are wedged into place and not going anywhere, we had to basically use a board and hammer them into place so it's pretty solid in there and they don't move at all. Except of course the very last piece we installed =)
by poirier
Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Ventilation question
Replies: 5
Views: 2384

Re: Ventilation question

Well we got a good deal on the insulation so it's between a 1 1/2" to 2" depending on the piece lol. And it is rigid pieces. I have no idea what kind of skirting I have though, sorry. My Dad brought a roll of stuff, I think that goes under the shingles on a roof and we put sheets of that b...
by poirier
Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:02 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Ventilation question
Replies: 5
Views: 2384

Ventilation question

So this past fall I ended up insulating on the backside of the skirting. With my Dad helping me we managed to get it all done but boy what a pain crawling around under there is! Good news is it helped out big time in my mind. I had a remote thermometer down there and the lowest the temperature got a...
by poirier
Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezing
Replies: 14
Views: 16770

Re: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezin

So I am now ready for winter! My dad helped me install a GFI switch in my panel box that now controls the heat tape so I don't have to crawl under there to turn it on and off. We also finished insulating all the way around the skirting. What a pain that was but I think it should be worth it. I bough...
by poirier
Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Moisture on windows
Replies: 7
Views: 5066

Re: Moisture on windows

Greg, The moisture is on the room side of the windows, now if I didn't want to have to run a dehumidifier all the time because of the electricity bill would getting new windows fix the problem? Of course I don't really have the money for new windows either so running a dehumidifier may be the way I ...
by poirier
Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Moisture on windows
Replies: 7
Views: 5066

Moisture on windows

I have been noticing alot of moisture on the windows on the whole front side of my home. The back windows don't seem to get as much or any moisture. I just happened to pull the blinds up today and noticed that there was mold all along the bottom of the windows now because of it. How can I get rid of...
by poirier
Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Skirting and Vent question
Replies: 1
Views: 1152

Skirting and Vent question

Well I got a 2 part question was hoping you guys might be able to help out with. First question is about the little track thing that the skirting slides into on the bottom that is nailed to the concrete (sorry I dont know if there is a term for it). In some places there seems to be gaps that water a...
by poirier
Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Wiring question
Replies: 4
Views: 1906

Re: Wiring question

so could be a few things guess I will just have to get under there and see where the other side of the wires goes to.
by poirier
Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Wiring question
Replies: 4
Views: 1906

Wiring question

So as I had some of my underbelly opened up to move my water pressure tank I noticed these small wires, one red, one blue and one white underneath the floors. We were working close to one end of the home so I could see where those wires came out and they connected to....nothing. I couldn't see where...
by poirier
Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezing
Replies: 14
Views: 16770

Re: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezin

Well it took most of the day but I got my water pressure tank moved inside! One less thing I have to worry about freezing, we got it all hooked back up and everything worked fine without any leaks so I was pretty happy.
by poirier
Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Underbelly repairs
Replies: 7
Views: 3196

Re: Underbelly repairs

ok, thanks again for your help!
by poirier
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:14 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Underbelly repairs
Replies: 7
Views: 3196

Re: Underbelly repairs

Cool thanks is there anywhere to buy it besides online?
by poirier
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:19 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Underbelly repairs
Replies: 7
Views: 3196

Underbelly repairs

So planning on moving my pressure tank into the house this week. And while I'm under there I know there is some spots where there is small holes in the underbelly as well as a spot underneath each bathroom that is hanging down. My question is what is the best way to repair this? Do I just put a piec...
by poirier
Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezing
Replies: 14
Views: 16770

Re: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezin

Probably a pretty good idea, thanks again for all your help! I will try to post back here again once I decide what I'm going to do!
by poirier
Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezing
Replies: 14
Views: 16770

Re: Keeping water lines and water pressure tank from freezin

That's a pretty good idea but yeah the dryer vent is quite a ways away from where the water line comes up from the slab, basically my dryer is right next to an exterior wall and it vents out right next to it. I actually just talked to my Dad and he is going to spot me the money to get all the skirti...