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by laurig99
Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Sheetrocking a mobile home
Replies: 18
Views: 8707

RE: Sheetrocking a mobile home

The weight from the sheetrock was not really something we were too worried about. We don't plan on moving this home any time soon and if we do, it will be to trade it in for a newer one on our own property. We used sheetrock a little thicker than the wallboard for the extra insulation. While you are...
by laurig99
Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Sheetrocking a mobile home
Replies: 18
Views: 8707

RE: Sheetrocking a mobile home

We used 1/2 in drywall in our son's room. There was no cement on the studs, only a TON of staples :shock: The previous covering was just that, thin wall board. Same with the flooring. We pulled probably a million staples from the floor after ripping up the carpet. I had blisters from the pliers unti...
by laurig99
Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:34 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Sheetrocking a mobile home
Replies: 18
Views: 8707

RE: Sheetrocking a mobile home

I have sheetrocked two entire mobile homes in the last 4 years. The first was a 92 Redman that was involved in a flood in 05. Gutted the entire house except for furnace and shower/tub install. Replaced all the insulation, wiring, and plumbing. Sheetrocked the entire house and installed a new subfloo...
by laurig99
Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: Miller CMF 80 propane furnace
Replies: 2
Views: 5096

RE: Miller CMF 80 propane furnace

Thanks for the help. I called a REAL technician and all it was was the regulator was freezing up due to moisture.
by laurig99
Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:09 am
Forum: Service & Repair of Other Brands
Topic: Miller CMF 80 propane furnace
Replies: 2
Views: 5096

Miller CMF 80 propane furnace

We have had this persistent problem with our furnace. It seems that every year we have to replace a thermocouple or have a technician come out to clean the nozzle or something. It starts with the pilot not staying lit. It has an electric ignition for the pilot, which does not work, so we have to lig...