Insulating an older Mobile home
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16 years ago
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Comments (1)I don't know about anyone else but, if my existing roof were 40 years old and not yet leaking, I would replace it with another metal roof. Not only are they durable but they come in all styles and price ranges and are even being used on new stick built housing....See MoreOlder Mobile Home Question (again!)
Comments (2)The nails will go through the paneling, you just need to pound harder and/or maybe for longer. They go through easier if you are actually on a stud :) We live in a mobile home that's about 20 years old, with wallboard but I know what you're talking about. The other solution is if the item is heavier, buy the wall anchors for hollow walls. You drill a hole the size of the anchor, tap the anchor in and screw a screw into the anchor. Whatever you hang on the wall will stay without the nail sagging and dropping it to the floor....See MoreAny way to insulate older windows?
Comments (4)The storm windows don't even have to be "super tough". A good custom cabinet shop can build them too. The hardware to hang them can be found through restoration hardware types of businesses. In my opinion, the storm window frame would consist of a rabetted edge on three sides, so that it wrapped the exterior top sash stop. Within the rabbet, there would be a kerf cut into the wood where a modern bulb weatherstrip would be mounted. The storm sash would contain a standard glass pocket/plow, or a wider plow to accept modern low-e insulating glass unit. The hard part is to build the sashes to fit the existing window frames. Most older homes have settled and the window frames are no longer square, so templates are often required. Another tip would include building the storm windows with a good, durable and stable wood species. Depending on your quantity, it could be as expensive as buying a complete new window, and the template process is hard enough to deem it a "one-time" job. So spend the money right the first time, just like folks should do when buying their new wood windows. :)...See MoreIs the fridge bolted down in older mobile home?
Comments (9)Yeah, refrigerators in tight cubbies are no fun to move. Leave it to the experts, the experts being the guys delivering the new refrigerator. When you buy a new refrigerator the store typically will offer removal of the old one with delivery of the new one. It might cost an extra $50 or so, but do it. Have it all empty and ready to go. Put your food in a cooler, since it will take 24 hours before the new refrigerator can be turned on if it was not kept upright during the move and delivery, and up to 24 more hours to come to stable temp after you turn it on. If you do want to move it yourself, have it empty and rock it straight forward, maybe using the open door as a lever. You may break the hinges, though, so be careful. Measure your opening in all dimensions and see if you can find a refrigerator of appropriate size....See MoreWonderinglady
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