3 VIDEOS: Adding Insulation To Your Manufactured Home Tue 01/22/08 04:47:30 pm U.S. Department of Energy
These are not "how to" videos. The measures taken in this footage should not be attempted without professional assistance.
Insulating the Roof of a Mobile Home
The following footage displays two methods used by the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for installing insulation in a mobile home roof.
Blowing Insulation Into the Sidewall of a Mobile Home
This footage from Colorado demonstrates how insulation is blown into the sidewall of a home as an energy conservation measure done by the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Blowing Insulation Into a Mobile Home Belly
The following is footage of insulation being blown into the belly of a mobile home. This is one of several measures used by the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to make homes more energy efficient for low income households.
The MH
Parts Store On-Line MH Parts may not be very pretty... but when
you need them you just can't do with out them. Don't run all over town to
assemble the things you need for that home renovation or repair. Order from our on-line parts store. Everything you need is
here from doors, windows, screens, plumbing and electric parts, bath and kitchen
fixtures, roof and ceiling components, and more.... even set-up materials, The
Part Store's Owner/Managers, keep it simple, they just provide you with the best
possible products available.
The Manual for Manufactured Home Repair & Upgrade
If your looking for a book that covers all
facets of manufactured home repair, you've found it! This is the only book of
its type, available to the public, that we have been able to find. As you would
expect from the title, The repair and upgrade
techniques described in this manual are specific to manufactured homes. This
book will answer almost every question on manufactured home repair that we have
ever heard. Not only does this book show you how to repair and maintain your
home, but also great methods for upgrading it.
The
Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation Forum An open
discussion group where all are welcome to participate. No registration
necessary! Discussion threads covering a wide range of questions, answers, and
relating of personal experiences involving MH Repairs. Moderated by Tracy L.
Mason of MB-Quality Contractors, from Greeley, CO. Ask our experienced
manufactured home repair and renovation contractor about your home repair needs!
Basic home fix-it techniques to trade secrets.
Advanced Foundation
Systems Designed and engineered for manufactued homes, These foundation
systems add a high level of strutural stability and
have proven most cost-effective for the manufactured home, buyer. Advanced
Foundation Systems meet or exceed industry standards, and have been proven safer
under adverse conditions. Advanced Foundation Systems offer you the best
foundation technology available for your manufactured home...plus added safety
and stability...at a lower cost.
Finance Your MH Renovation/Repair There are many
loan programs available to MH Owners. Secure the money you need to renovate,
upgrade, or even expand your MH. One stop shopping.
select your loan preferences and we will forward your
request for loan information to as many as a dozen participating manufactured
housing finance offices.
Skirting For The 21 Century
Manufactured Home System-1 is what skirting should be- 100% solid
concrete. System-1 is not an imitation or a look alike – it is the original
concrete skirting system that resists the elements from the summer heat of
Texas to the harsh winters of
Minnesota. System-1 is built to last and is
designed to stay put for years of dependable service. Stop chasing your skirting down the street and look at just some of the
benefits System-1 concrete skirting provides you.
5 Part Site Preparation & Home Installation Video
Series We are proud to offer the most effective way ever to learn
about the step by step process involved in properly installing a manufactured
home; A new five-part video series with George Porter, the industry's most
respected installation specialist. After viewing all five videos you will have
what it takes to tackle your site preparation with confidence and peace of mind.
Even if you're not planning on doing the work yourself, this information will
help you understand the entire process. This will give you an edge when choosing
sub-contractors and help you make sure the site preparation is done properly.
Manufactured Housing Yellow Pages / SERVICE COMPANIES
The Yellow Pages is an ever expanding data base that is growing into one
of the richest resources in the world for locating and contacting companies that
participate in, or offer services to, the manufactured housing industry.
The Mobile Home Expert
The business of installing and servicing manufactured homes is
rapidly moving away from the world of the one pick-up, one jack, local set up
and repair guys and into the world of certified tradesmen, and licensed
contractors. The modern manufactured home is greeted with stiff compliance codes
regulating construction, warranty and installation. As more and more local
agencies get involved in the inspection of installations it gets more and more
difficult to know what the rules of the game are, especially if your operating in more than one jurisdiction. Consult with R.T. Bonney, who has participated in all phases of the
industry over the past 30 Years He can provide solutions for the modern problems
of operating most types of manufactured housing business.
Floor Repair Info Kit includes a 25 minute VHS
video about repairing the floor underneath your toilet, and a booklet on floor
repair. Price:$25.95 - Shipping & Handling:$3.90
Painting and Texturing Paneled Walls By
following the steps in this 20 minute video, your paneled walls will look darn
near like textured sheetrock. Works on both wood paneling and
vinyl-covered paneling or sheetrock. Price:$19.95 Shipping & Handling:$3.90