Hi everyone, I'm finally ALMOST done with my kitchen, so now I'm thinking about the old metal roof. It's the original from 1979 but is in pretty decent condition. No damage to trusses or any beams, at least that I am aware of. Basically, I was wondering if anyone has a copy of the booklet "An I...

Thanks for the reply Cabo. I realize that the flap is there for that exact purpose - to stop air from entering. However, since there are now two 90 degree bends in the pipe, and because there is a mushroom cap on top, I was wondering if the air entering from outside would be minimal. Outside air wou...

I am in the process of installing an over-the-stove combination microwave/exhaust vent. I am venting it outside through the roof. I had to move the stove about 1.5 feet to the right, so now the vent pipe has a couple of turns (elbows) instead of venting straight up to the roof. On the roof there is ...

Well Joe, JD is right. Retrofit windows are about unheard of in the north east. I use new construction windows when I replace them. Due to price & time I use stock size windows, I found that the extra price, usually an extra 50% and the wait time for them to be built are just not worth the inst...

The above is assuming that you are going to use 'Retrofit' frames, as apposed to 'replacement' or 'new construction' frames. Almost all mobile homes in the West use this type of window for replacement. I have heard that they are not sold as much in the Eastern states. Retrofit = ~2" Finished t...

About every 3 years I pay a guy to coat my metal roof with the silver dollar stuff. He only charges about $200 more than the cost of the materials, so well worth it. As far as a new roof is concerned you also have the option of a rubber roof. I replaced the roof on my attached porch with a 15 x 15 f...

I just posted a question concerning replacement windows for my 1979 Suncrest Mobile Home. I decided to post this separately as it is a special "must do" project that is more complicated. Basically I want to reduce the size of my kitchen window. I want to bring the bottom up about 7". ...

I have a 1979 Suncrest Mobile Home (by Fleetwood). I want to start replacing the old horrible looking storm windows with Vinyl Double Hung Windows. The home was manufactured with 2 x 3's in the walls, but I think the windows are framed with 2 x 4's. I'm not totally sure about this, but it looks like...

Thanks for the information oldfart. It is very helpful to hear from someone who has actually installed drywall in their mobile home. Unfortunately, you seem to be confirming what everyone is saying about cracking problems. However, your experience with installing the drywall vertically gives me some...

Thanks for your quick replies Yanita and Greg. I had already read the other recent post and both of your comments regarding problems with cracking, which is my biggest concern. To answer the question about the foundation, my mobile home basically sits on the ground with skirting. There is no basemen...

I have a 1979 Suncrest Mobile Home and I plan on replacing or covering all the wood panel walls with drywall. I would like to use 1/2" thick sheetrock because it is available in 12' long sheets, as well as 8' long sheets. I basically have the following 2 questions: 1) Is the 1/2" thick dry...