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by lefties
Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: sagging trusses
Replies: 0
Views: 88895

sagging trusses

I have an old 1967 trailer on my place that i have built 2x6 trusses over livingroom in the past but many of those little like 1x1 trusses(bow shaped) have lost their bow. I have tried in the past to jack up the top piece and put plywood between(then attach) with little improvement....any ideas how ...
by lefties
Sun Sep 15, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: vinyl siding product
Replies: 2
Views: 3191

Re: vinyl siding product

anybody remember?
by lefties
Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: vinyl siding product
Replies: 2
Views: 3191

vinyl siding product

I bought a gallon of vinyl renew or other product thru here around 12 yrs ago along with belly material. Can you tell me what the vinyl product was? I cant seem to find it. I need another gallon. Thanks
by lefties
Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: wood stove installation
Replies: 7
Views: 6801

Re: wood stove installation

Hi Yanita,,amrican modern charges 50 bucks a yr extra for it. The square box thingy is just to give it the required 2 inches of clearance from a combustable,,the stainless is 2100 degree doublewalled chimney bought on sale at end of season 2 yrs ago cheap. Had to get roof replaced this yr so it was ...
by lefties
Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: wood stove installation
Replies: 7
Views: 6801

wood stove installation

installed this prompted by jimincanadas post and pics b4,,saving so much this year,,its -10f- now and toasty in here....
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by lefties
Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:56 am
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: back to Philippines for xmas
Replies: 2
Views: 3756

back to Philippines for xmas

going back to s.e. asia in 3 days,,going to spend xmas there with my wife. Its hard to get them a visa here in uds,,takes a long time. So Im trying to sell my place here to retire there. I absolutely love the Phils. Took 4 months to get past the culture shock. I highly recommend it to all. Happy Hol...
by lefties
Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: wood stove installed
Replies: 1
Views: 1910

wood stove installed

Followed jim from canada"s lead and installed my woodstove in my doublewide. It really wasnt too bad,,as they were replacing the roof so I installed stack then and did all the inside work later with cathedral ceiling support etc. Stove is saving me money and cooking me :lol: :evil: :roll: How a...
by lefties
Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: dealing with amig insurance
Replies: 0
Views: 2779

dealing with amig insurance

finally got most of my insurance money to fix the roof from amig-took 6 weeks-the woman i dealt with was really a pain. Still waiting on the 1020.00 depreciation re-imbursement im supposed to get after i sent them the completed job invoice. She hasnt yet returned my calls or emails since I sent her ...
by lefties
Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: finding an album and pics
Replies: 5
Views: 3255

Re: finding an album and pics

thx jim
by lefties
Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: finding an album and pics
Replies: 5
Views: 3255

finding an album and pics

Jim from canada had a great atep by step post showing how he installed his wood stove in his mobile. I can only find text for it,,how do I find the installation pics etc? I guess I"ve forgotten,,,duh. :roll:
by lefties
Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: dealing with american modern insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 8986

Re: dealing with american modern insurance

just talked to my roofer again,,he talked to claims manager yesterday-she had told him last week by friday she would have answer,,friday she told him monday,,tuesdsy she told him this friday. He said she was flat out rude. She picked a fight with me first time i talked with her. I think on the 4th i...
by lefties
Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: dealing with american modern insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 8986

Re: dealing with american modern insurance

aug 26th still waiting,,my roofer called today,,said the adjuster told him next week they should have a determination what they will cover??????? Im paying for replacement value on my home. What should be determined? How much an insurance company is allowed to rip off the american public?
by lefties
Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: dealing with american modern insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 8986

Re: dealing with american modern insurance

Thx alot guys,,i value your input. :D
by lefties
Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: dealing with american modern insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 8986

Re: dealing with american modern insurance

well jd,,they sent supposed independant adjuster,,but the claims manager and I had a few words earlier,,i filed a complaint on her to the company cwhen they called me asking if i liked how it was handled. I told them as soon as i saw the roof i reported it to them,,and it was good in may when i was ...
by lefties
Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: dealing with american modern insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 8986

Re: dealing with american modern insurance

i have replacement value on house,,dunno about roof.