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by Lil Haus
Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:27 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Is it possible to remove a portion of an exterior wall?
Replies: 5
Views: 13716

Re: Is it possible to remove a portion of an exterior wall?

On a home that old if the response back to you it will be something along the lines of "we have no information on that home or contact a structural engineer". What is wall framed with? A home from that era most likely has 2x4 frame at best so you will need to do major reinforcing to maint...
by Lil Haus
Sun Mar 04, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Is it possible to remove a portion of an exterior wall?
Replies: 5
Views: 13716

Re: Is it possible to remove a portion of an exterior wall?

Arizona... so no snow load ever. As far as permits go, nope. This is way out in the toolies. I just want to be sure my house doesn't fall down around me! I did write to Cavco and asked them a bunch of questions about my model. Let's see if they answer with anything helpful. Like how to redistribute ...
by Lil Haus
Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Is it possible to remove a portion of an exterior wall?
Replies: 5
Views: 13716

Is it possible to remove a portion of an exterior wall?

I have searched everywhere and have yet to find a definitive answer to this question. Can a portion of an exterior wall be removed? We have a single wide (12x37) 1989 Cavco. The preev owner had a bedroom added on. Only thing is, it's off the pop out dining room...they did not remove the wall between...