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by yakima4$
Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:26 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Frustrated by moisture
Replies: 1
Views: 9132

Re: Frustrated by moisture

if your interior vapor barrier is not 100% spot on water vapor may have accumulated/pooled on your plastic that you installed and now found the weak link. If it had plastic in the roof before. When installed at the plant the plastic was 100% coverage, hanging down over all sides of the house aprox 6...
by yakima4$
Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:16 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Sagging floor under toilet, need help with size of shutoff fittings
Replies: 4
Views: 49709

Re: Sagging floor under toilet, need help with size of shutoff fittings

IF you have a Home Depo or Lowes close by do the following. Cut of black pipe below floor. Take pipe and shutoff to one of the above stores and they should have shark bite fittings that fit that pipe. Or take picture of the item to the store before cutting and they should be able to send you home wi...
by yakima4$
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New Pex Water Line Installed
Replies: 2
Views: 18446

Re: New Pex Water Line Installed

Insulate water lines to R4 per energy code. If it is PEX water pipe it should have been secured/supported 32 inches o.c max. The crawl space of a MFG home is usually warm. But yes, he should have spelled out he was not going to insulate lines nor secure per code. Check your contract-if it says per c...
by yakima4$
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Floor warping
Replies: 3
Views: 4453

Re: Floor warping

What is a/c tube?
by yakima4$
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Hook up a dishwasher in mobile home?
Replies: 2
Views: 9816

Re: Hook up a dishwasher in mobile home?

No air gap needed. Install hi loop drain. This will probably be addressed in the install instructions of the dishwasher or Google on line.
Branch waste tailpiece is needed for dishwasher drain (you are correct).
Existing auto vent under kitchen sink will take care of venting..

Ron
by yakima4$
Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:23 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Weird gap opening between walls next to weight rack
Replies: 2
Views: 31545

Re: Weird gap opening between walls next to weight rack

Your weight rack may be situated outside the two main I beams that are under the house. If it's on a outside wall. this could be causing a sag. If so this concentrated load may need some additional blocking under the house up against the bottom of the floor joist. Regarding work out machine. If situ...
by yakima4$
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: In too deep to turn back now... now what?
Replies: 2
Views: 22614

Re: In too deep to turn back now... now what?

Regarding siding. From looking at the photos I assume you and or your contractor did not install horizontal blocking between the stud bays at the intersection of the existing siding and the HARDI you installed. If they were installed great, if not it needs to be there for over time those joints will...
by yakima4$
Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roof Vents Question
Replies: 4
Views: 14663

Re: Roof Vents Question

I am in the northwest. All homes including MFG homes have eve/soffit vents. The shingle MFG will call that out as part of the warranty. Do not know how the MFG home manufacture is getting away with that?? Would look for a home with 12/8 inch eves with soffit vents. Would not settle for anything less...
by yakima4$
Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:15 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New metal roof install
Replies: 10
Views: 79958

Re: New metal roof install

Did you install a continuous ridge vent.
Keeps the temperature down inside the roof and helps eleminate condensation problems in the roof cavity.
by yakima4$
Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:02 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: complete doublewide rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 50258

Re: complete doublewide rebuild

Insurance company's and banks are the tail wagging the dog.
They will probably have someone drive by and take pictures when your done and apply for insurance.
They may ask a few more questions and want more details.
by yakima4$
Sat Jul 01, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: complete doublewide rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 50258

Re: complete doublewide rebuild

I would have something in writing from the local jurisdiction that states no codes apply when going from commercial to a rental other than an electrical permit required. If anything, you type up the document and have them sign it. . You need to be concerned with egress for fire-- window size from be...
by yakima4$
Fri Jun 16, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Upflow vs Downflow Air: Seeking Opinions
Replies: 4
Views: 21213

Re: Upflow vs Downflow Air: Seeking Opinions

If blower motors are burning out every five years there is a problem with the system not the motors. The installers are incompetent and not looking for the root cause of the problem. You either lack a adequate return air path back to furnace or obstruction in duct flow. Motors usually last 10/15 yea...
by yakima4$
Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: water heater
Replies: 6
Views: 47679

Re: water heater

There is no insurance company checking what type, brand ,water heater,furnace, heat pump you are installing. Nor does the insurance company inspect appliance to see if they are approved for MFG homes. As long as you purchase a permit if required by local jurisdiction and its inspected you will be me...
by yakima4$
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Tape & Texture or VOG? Seeking Opinions
Replies: 2
Views: 12484

Re: Tape & Texture or VOG? Seeking Opinions

Greg is spot on. Set up is the most important item. If set up crew is crap then you have a problem!! Checking out your set up crew. Are they certified to install? Do they have any complaints? Are they a bonded and insured contractor. Does your dealer have a bond and insurance? Purchase home with hig...
by yakima4$
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Upflow vs Downflow Air: Seeking Opinions
Replies: 4
Views: 21213

Re: Upflow vs Downflow Air: Seeking Opinions

I would keep supply ducts under home.
A more temperate zone, less apt to be eaten by wasps and if something does go wrong they are accessible.