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by Norm Frechette
Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:50 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: roof help
Replies: 10
Views: 5968

Re: roof help

by Norm Frechette
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Replace urine soaked insulation
Replies: 5
Views: 4348

Re: Replace urine soaked insulation

But how do I get the insulation to stick to the bottom of the floor joist? Do I tack it to the bottom of the floor joist just to hold it in place until I get the belly retaped? you could use insulation support wires like these http://www.hootensteel.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=6720098 they j...
by Norm Frechette
Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:23 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Can I Use This Tool On My Roof?
Replies: 3
Views: 3667

Re: Can I Use This Tool On My Roof?

bring back the contractor and have him finish the job he started
by Norm Frechette
Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:29 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Ceiling
Replies: 5
Views: 4247

Re: Ceiling

my opinion on the sky light would be to fix it now or pay dearly later on. do it once and do it right i have watched home improvement shows on tv where they spray the offending ceiling with water and scrape off the coating. that might work for you http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-remove-a-pop...
by Norm Frechette
Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:43 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation
Replies: 13
Views: 9164

Re: HELP!! Water in Floor Insulation

What about using Spray foam insulation. Could one use that? heres my take on foam insulation in order for my father to receive energy assistance from the state of Connecticut, he was required to have an energy audit. after it was completed, the state replaced two less than energy efficient windows ...
by Norm Frechette
Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:46 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Skirting Vents?
Replies: 45
Views: 58714

Re: Skirting Vents?

my vents look like this. no problems whatsoever and i'm on a concrete slab. no insulated skirting either my dads mobile home has the same vent on dirt and has no problems either http://www.hiddenhitchandtrailerparts.com/zencart/images/_Lifestyle%20Vented%20Skirting.jpg both homes are in connecticut ...
by Norm Frechette
Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Pulling up peel and stick tiles
Replies: 10
Views: 6410

Re: Pulling up peel and stick tiles

WOW! Those tiles were REALLY stuck down! :lol:
by Norm Frechette
Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:23 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Fixing dryer vent hole before new flooring
Replies: 6
Views: 14209

Re: Fixing dryer vent hold before new flooring

http://www.whirlpool.com/digitalassets/4396028/AB-Default_290X290_HO.jpg http://www.partselect.com/1485885-2-M-Whirlpool-4396006RW-Dryer-Vent-Elbow.jpg or just screw it onto the floor http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pACE3-6228865dt.jpg http://www.dryerbox.com/photo_gallery/Digital/lar...
by Norm Frechette
Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Does anyone know what this trim piece is called?
Replies: 7
Views: 4500

Re: Does anyone know what this trim piece is called?

why not remove it in its entirety and replace it with some kind of vinyl or wooden molding?

maybe a 1x2 or 1x3 or similar.
by Norm Frechette
Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Importance of primer
Replies: 3
Views: 2689

Re: Importance of primer

if its a white primer next to a white popcorn ceiling why would it matter?

looks to be 99.9% covered so why not give it 100%?
by Norm Frechette
Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:53 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Special Roofing Material?
Replies: 2
Views: 2045

Re: Special Roofing Material?

to be on the safe side, you might want to check out your local building codes or ask a building inspector. a simple email to an inspector should clear things up
by Norm Frechette
Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:23 am
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: Properly sizing central A/C
Replies: 3
Views: 16651

Re: Properly sizing central A/C

google found this

https://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/ ... elines.pdf

a hvac contractor might be more precise