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by N-M-W 78076
Fri May 05, 2017 4:23 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roof over weight questions.
Replies: 7
Views: 76403

Re: Roof over weight questions.

I think you will find that you have a truss system that should have no problem with the extra weight, with the parameter blocking I think you will be fine. The issue I personally have with the free standing system is the fact that you are in a park. By law you are building the PARK a free standing ...
by N-M-W 78076
Wed May 03, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roof over weight questions.
Replies: 7
Views: 76403

Re: Roof over weight questions.

I would go with the metal roofing, foam board and 1 X strips. I would worry that the cabana style free standing metal roof would catch the wind and blow off. Plus damage your home in the process The free standing awning would have 4 x 4 metal posts and 6" c purlins and heavy gauged metal, if i...
by N-M-W 78076
Wed May 03, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roof over weight questions.
Replies: 7
Views: 76403

Re: Roof over weight questions.

If you are in a rural area the free standing could work well for you since you could add a space for a covered patio for little extra. a roof over costs less and looks cleaner. add some parameter blocking to help support the extra weight. Greg Im in a park but have some room. I currently have a 14'...
by N-M-W 78076
Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roof over weight questions.
Replies: 7
Views: 76403

Roof over weight questions.

Thanks for adding me. I hope I don't ask to many dumb questions. I just bought a 16x76 2007 MH at the lake. My only complaint is the original metal roof thats on it now. Its not leaking anywhere but its wavy in spots and all the caulking where it adjoins the side walls worries me. I hate to "wa...