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- Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:33 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Foundation/House shift
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3585
I built quite a few houses in Texas on GUMBO soil which dries out so bad you need to water it to reduce chance of foundation cracking. You are correct in using a soaker hose to water the area around your slab. It also helps to remove 3' wide x 2' deep area around your slab and fill with gravel/sand ...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:05 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Tub/shower..out with the old..in with the new..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7390
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:59 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Roofing Repair Choices ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4383
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:55 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Floor insulation/Wall insulation??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5634
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:46 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: "Cathedral ceiling" is trapping really hot air
- Replies: 26
- Views: 20976
- Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:10 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: 1976 Hillcrest Electrical Problems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2181
- Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:57 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Putting up gutters and have a question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3307
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:05 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Lightning rod for a MH?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7807
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:59 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Tub/shower..out with the old..in with the new..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7390
The trap does not have to be directly under the drain..you can 90 degree a fitting to a point that you could get to a servicable trap. I have installed many 4 piecers. With a good quality back caulk they work great. Try not to expose any caulking because that creates a re-caulk down the road. Defina...
- Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:01 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Hello everyone :) My first post accopanied with an issue :\
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2997
It does not appear that your leak is from a blown off cap..that leak would show up inside the pipe. Check your roof flashing as it appears that is your leak. Be careful with your vent pipe and make sure it is double wall (one pipe inside another) because if it single wall you need to replace it or k...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:52 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Tub/shower..out with the old..in with the new..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7390
- Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:19 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: DUST, DUST and more DUST.. where is it coming from..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14659
- Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:09 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: "Cathedral ceiling" is trapping really hot air
- Replies: 26
- Views: 20976
If you installed skylite in LR with motor your problem would be solved letting out heat. Install solar screens on window and reduce UV by 75%, Remove screens in winter to obtain solar gain. If you buy a good skylite (Vellux) they have all controls and are Argon gas filled, insulated glass with Low E...
- Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:47 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Cleaning vinyl
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3573
- Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:27 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Dampness on carpet pile from humidity? We were on vacation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1767