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by mvintx
Sun May 01, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: installing R panels over existing rolled metal roof
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

installing R panels over existing rolled metal roof

Hello all. Been awhile since I've lurked here but now I've got a new problem. Had a major hailstorm last week and it punched holes and tears in my rolled metal roof. This is a '97 Fleetwood 16 by 72 that we've lived in for the last five years. One contractor says he can put down 1 by 4" lathing...
by mvintx
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: pop-up tub drain
Replies: 4
Views: 2087

RE: pop-up tub drain

Thanks, Rhonda. That 's exactly the info I was looking for. I'll just get a bigger screwdriver. Have a great day!
by mvintx
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: subfloor repair
Replies: 2
Views: 1989

RE: subfloor repair

Sounds like a good idea to me. As long as you've got room to add some support for the new flooring, it should work nicely. Are you gluing the OSB in addition to nailing it? I've got some floor damage in my home as well (OSB) and a previous occupant had replaced the 3/4 OSB with 1/2 inch plywood, so ...
by mvintx
Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: pop-up tub drain
Replies: 4
Views: 2087

RE: pop-up tub drain

The cap screws on to the threaded plastic collar and the collar snaps down to seal the drain to the cap. The screw head in the middle looks to be a way to remove the entire valve but it won't budge and I don't want to force it until I can find someone who knows for sure. Yes, it drains somewhat bett...
by mvintx
Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: pop-up tub drain
Replies: 4
Views: 2087

pop-up tub drain

Hello. The popup drain in my bathtub does not drain well at all and I'd like to remove it to see what the problem is. When I unscrew the drain cap there is a plastic piece with what looks like a large screw in the center. I've tried loosening the screw but it's either waay tight or not a screw at al...