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by MikeVila
Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Why does my water come out at an angle?
Replies: 8
Views: 8127

RE: Why does my water come out at an angle?

Unscrew the screen from the faucet, it might have some blockage.
by MikeVila
Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Floor Joists?
Replies: 13
Views: 7410

RE: Floor Joists?

LOL can't blame ya for trying to save money in these times. Besides later you'd always second guess using the 2x6's, I would anyways. Good luck with the addition.
by MikeVila
Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Regarding floor joist span?
Replies: 11
Views: 19484

RE: Regarding floor joist span?

I have to disagree Randy. Ceramic and porcelain tile requires a deflection rating of L360. For more info= www.johnridge.com. Subfloor only needs to be 3/4" with backerboard used per manufacturers specs. You need a subfloor of 1 1/4" for NATURAL stone only. Floor is plenty stiff enough with...
by MikeVila
Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Floor Joists?
Replies: 13
Views: 7410

I personally would definitely go with 8's. 6's might meet minimum but if your going to do it, you might as well make it beefier. You never know what you might want to put in the room later down the road. Pool table? LOL
by MikeVila
Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Regarding floor joist span?
Replies: 11
Views: 19484

RE: Regarding floor joist span?

I saw those vinyl tiles with the grout a while back at Lowes. They do look pretty real. The deflection was the main concern of mine. I will be using 1/4" Hardie on top of the 3/4" subfloor. I figure as long as i'm not tiling over the marriage line I should be fine.
by MikeVila
Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Regarding floor joist span?
Replies: 11
Views: 19484

RE: Regarding floor joist span?

For real? SWEET! There 16" o.c. and in some places in bathroom there like 12" and 14" oc. Wow I should be good to go then. I am gonna take a peek then underneat to get a better idea. I really appreciate the info. Made my day.
by MikeVila
Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:03 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Regarding floor joist span?
Replies: 11
Views: 19484

Regarding floor joist span?

Hello to all, just found this site. Lots of good info. I am remodeling my bathroom in my 32x80 manufactured home. I wanted to install tile but the deflecto #'s (johnbridge.com) say it's a no go. The problem is mostly the unsupported span of the joists. No cross support. I know there are I beams unde...