Approximately 150 production workers will produce 10-12 floors per day. Its been well maintained over the years and Ive done some work. Michael kelseyI have a 2003 champion double wide that was just set up and do not have power to the master bedroom and den. Your IP: It would make sense in some of the circumstances she describes.If you have the skills & energy, I think your efforts would be much more rewarded & rewarding if you applied them to a handyman stite built home. ERI- There is a requirement when using the ERI method that mandates you follow the 2009 prescriptive code, no exceptions, which requires R-20 wall cavity or R-5 continuous and R-13 cavity. Now lets talk about the code. The total difference in cost to build your house with 2x6 exterior construction vs 2x4 is $2,149.90. Between 1850 an 1870 sawmills retooled from up and down saws to circular saw. The frame wall is undergoing another revolution (okay, it just seems that way because not much has changed in 150 years) a 2x6 frame at 24-inch centers and single top and bottom plates is likely to replace the conventional 2x4 frame. Special door jambs and window casings are needed for 2-by-6-inch construction, though, so it's a good idea to know if you have it in your house. At the very least, could I remove the existing, ugly ceiling and replace it with the bead board or some other material?VickyPaulCertainly you can replace the existing ceiling tile with something you like better. Even the ancestry of the Dutch name ties in with Dutch and Danish settlements in East Anglia (the aforementioned Norfolk, Suffolk). When stretched, the second end is fastened down and then the sides are folded over, caulked and stapled. And for us more progressive folks I see a much greater thickness of exterior insulating sheathing and a hybrid cavity fill an R-50 wall. In Old Norse load bearing posts were called stafr which gave rise to the term stave construction. If you believe archaeologists (I mean when have they ever not been right?) 1930's construction, I'd have to assume furring strips, but do as Dirt suggests and look behind an outlet. Transitional Farmhouse style home plan with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths is designed with 2x4 exterior wall framing but can be ordered with optional 2x6 framing for a $275 fee ( Plan #142-1185 ). Although it is more expensive than 2-by-4-inch framing, 2-by-6-inch framing is used for a number of reasons. Look around the refrigerator for water damage from the condensation pan overflowing or a problem with the water dispenser connections.Turn on the water to the tub and sink, let it run for a minute or two and then flush the toilet two or three times. If things get rushed, materials are badly warped, and the overhangs get trimmed with a router, the edge of the home may look like a snake. Frames Belly paper 16 wide is unrolled for the length needed and stapled to the wood frame that will run around the perimeter of the home. They can pull the trap a long way before they stop moving. Sometimes, depending on the siding that will be applied, the wire is covered with shields to prevent a nail from being driven through it when siding is applied. That should make things much easier! The work is routine, fast-paced, and physically demanding. Log construction in the New World broke into two distinct types: the American interlocking corner approach and the Canadian (and obviously more superior) horizontal construction with corner posts. Both were readily displaced by timber framing due the savings in materials much less timber is used with timber frame construction than with horizontal log construction. By the beginnings of the 20th century the wood frame wall pretty much looks familiar to many of us. You must be a magazine subscriber to access this feature. My problem is Im unsure of the construction under the metal sheet. Do they show up promptly if there is a problem. Then a bunch of American entrepreneurial inventor types came up with machines that could make nails very fast and very cheap. The door will weigh approximately 40lbs. I see the industry standard wall for most of North America circa 2015 being 2x6 advanced frame at 24-inch centers with exterior foam insulating sheathing and a spray applied cavity insulation lined with gypsum board (Photograph 5). Of course that is seldom done because it takes more time and materials. That equates to $.98 per sq/ft of living space. This feature has been temporarily disabled during the beta site preview. If you are a developer building 2,200 sq/ft houses, saving $2,141.90 per house can add up! My concern is the wiring. Homes that are not quite ready to ship will back up in the yard. Builders sitting on scaffolding, 1920s. So is this a common problem? The pay back on 2x8 construction in years VS $ would not be worth it. One of the exterior side walls is lowered into place on a bead of caulk and fastened into place. Cavity wall insulation was first introduced during the 1970s, becoming compulsory in the 1990s for all new UK buildings. I envision bracing and reinforcing with a kinda L wood bracket underneath.. Whats your take?PaulCan I assume it is located where neighbors wont complain about what you do and that money is an issue?How about buying some 2 x 4 or 2x 6 pressure treated boards, some concrete block, some 4 x 4pressure treated posts and some wood wedges like the mobile home setup guys use to level a house.Fasten the 2 x 4 as best you can to the bottom of the walls. You might find this link entertaining http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2003/JackGreen.shtmlI suppose one of them could find a small soft spot but even that seems unlikely.Enjoy your party.Paul, Manufactured home warranties Mobile homes come with warranties. It may also be used in areas where extra soundproofing may be needed, such as near a highway. Is the main electrical panel, done by the factory, at fault, did the AC installer make a mistake, etc. That is a simple payback of 52 years. HOME; INTERIORS; EXTERIORS; OFFICE & PORTRAITS; PUBLICITY/EVENTS; CONSTRUCTION; INFO This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The wall frames were often infilled with vertical planks along with a whole bunch of other stuff. Insulation bats as laid on top of this and electrical wire pulled to the points it will come up through the floor and coiled in place. That's what the term 16 OC, or 'on center' means in construction lingo. Specify 24-inch on-center for 2x6 wall framing rather than 16-inch on-center 2x4 wall framing. On June 15, 1976, HUD established construction and safety standards for mobile homes because they were becoming widely-used as permanent housing. Its surface rusting in spots and a couple of the seams are leaking. He told me I dont have plywood on the outside of the house. Alan, thanks HenryPaulHi Henry,All links seem to point the HUD which is such an enormous organization I got lost trying to find anything useful. I have looked online for some type of electrical plan or layout, but I guess they dont just put it out there. Many handymen wont work on mobile homes which makes the problem more difficult. I find that difficult because repair people tend to work in a very limited area and there is no way for me to hear about them. Is there any water in the A/C ducts? { 120 comments read them below }kathyWe are looking at a used a trailer that has some iron?/metal apparatus sticking out one end past the skirting area. Artificial Wood is a composite material made using wood byproducts, such as wood chips or sawdust, and . JonaThanks for your reply, sadly I dont have that kind of space available. Is it advisable to plug the end of the ribs of the 5 rib strips. A thicker wall provides better strength, insulation, and has a better look at the door and window openings. We might be able to estimate based on the style. 1.1: What Is OSB? $1.95 sq/ft- 2x4 construction, 1" exterior foam board and R-13 cavity. Studs are the vertical boards and are normally 2 x 4 and spaced every 16 in a manufactured home. Im re-doing the bath and have had nightmares! How big was it? It will open a new window and you will have to scroll down to see the article. And am I supposed to put plastic on the dirt under my trailor? Over time the wattle evolved into horizontal wooden lath supported on smaller vertical members called studs. They're inset on the floor with dado cuts that securely join the floor and walls. Decks, skirting (underpinning) etc. I would like to install a ribbed metal roof over it on perlings. The next series in this installment is Insulation Pricing- A Complete Guide. It seems to have been in use much earlier in the eastern parts of England (Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, familiar names to the Yanks who were stationed there during the Second World War with the Eighth Air Force). I see, mine are rough sawn and of course old. Oh yeah, its for a light/ceiling fan set up.Thank you!KaraPaulThe manufacturers are very shy about releasing any information. Brian1968 Taylor mobile home at the beach. It plugged up on me and I managed to unplug it with 45 of a 50 snake. Maybe until the first snow? If the grooves are seated properly and care is taken to make sure the panels are lined up before they are nailed in place, the materials themselves produce nice straight edges. Check out this link (http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/it/1999/4/1999_4_50.shtml). This won't delete the articles you've saved, just the list. In the following years, manufactured homes and modular homes have continued to become more efficient, durable and stylish. Im hoping we can have more of a cathedral ceiling on the trailer, a beam separating the trailer and addition, and the cathedral ceiling on the addition side. So if you work where you are not on a direct line between a wall switch and a factory installed ceiling fixture you are probably OK.Obviously, I have no way to be certain of that. The Division of Housing's Building Codes & Standards (BCS) Section protects Colorado citizens by regulating diverse and unique aspects of the state's residential and nonresidential construction industry in partnership with local governments, the federal government, other state agencies, and the private sector. Click to reveal I also have an ugly 7 flat ceilings. I would be a little concerned about weight. No comments to show. My question is about the stove plug. The decking is covered with tar paper and shingled. Average U value- I have tried several times in ResCheck and could never get it to pass with 2x4 construction. OR am I just biting off more than I can chew and should just scrap the whole idea and not even try?PaulIn my (painful) experience it would be a big mistake. Thanks.PaulThat is probably less weight than a piano, so I think it should be fine. They got wet and they dried. We use Timberstrand headers. These are much the same as any site-built home. I wonder if you need to check with an insurance company/agent with more mobile home insurance experience?Good luck,PaulHenry GoetzThanks Paul. Look hard enough and close enough to be sure a problem has not been recently painted over. One more question for Paul: can we cut off the tongue and pull out the bench seat existing?PaulHi Alison,Cutting off the tongue shouldnt be a problem. Your ceiling work also added weight to the walls. We want to install the boards on the ceiling also. The interior boards may have been an experiment in putting the sheathing on the interior so it could double as lath. Fiberglass batts are R3.5 for every inch, but spray foam . The function of the house wrap in this wall assembly is both rainwater control and a contribution to the assembly air tightness. A lot of information out there is geared toward the energy efficiency benefits of building with 2x6, well we cant say that anymore. Hes tried everything we can think of replaced the bolts and washers ; moved the toilet so it didnt touch the wall; put sealant on washers it still LEAKS!! We simply use 1"x6" lumber to frame around the door. There are 4 ways to pass the code: Prescriptive- Do exactly what the code recommends. How will they look in the future? When planed 2 x4 studs first came into use they were 1 5/8 by 3 5/8 they switched to the current size sometime after the early 1950's, . You do NOT want to do anything that might weaken them.It would be much cheaper to buy a bed that fits.PaulTammieI was afraid that was the answer I was going to get, lol, thank you for replying, Paul. Pry off a piece of interior trim from around the door or a window. In the following paragraphs, I will go through the construction process. If air-conditioning is needed, that is probably done by another company. The framing is solidwalls straight as an arrow. Note the word frame. A frame has four sides. The total difference in cost to build your house with 2x6 exterior construction vs 2x4 is $2,149.90. I work on cabins that are built from 1900 to the present which go from full size lumber to mid size to todays standard size. Faith YoungHi Paul. A. I'm sure that the demise of brick foundations happened at different times in different areas. I have never seen any outside of the factory.Have you taken a pencil to the numbers for the work you plan? He still sneaks up on you! This study was conducted to reveal the truth about the energy savings from 2x6 construction. I am not sure what to look at to see if there is any problems and the reviews on fleetwood is less than good. teriI have a neighbor that has a 1974 mobile home with a rubber roof that he cant stop the leaks so he is putting on a shingled roof with joists every 2 ft. Will the side walls hold this much weight?PaulWho knows? With the posts or staves getting farther and farther apart horizontal clapboards or weatherboards needed intermediate support between these principal vertical load bearing members and this lead to the introduction of smaller vertical posts spaced more closely together between the larger bigger posts (Photograph 2). Guest #11 03-29-2002, 01:49 AM Re: 2x6 walls? Am I able to take down the interior walls without worrying about structural integrity? My question is since I didnt have plywood before, wouldnt the added weight be too much for the frame?PaulIm not qualified to answer your question since I am not an engineer. Look for drips under the water heater. Carpet is installed, windows are caulked, interior doors are hung, etc. Drop the blocks every six feet or so under the sagging areas. I am not looking to sell it, I have owned the property and mobile home for the last 14 years and lived in it for 5 of those years before I moved away. It was all wood panelling and 23 construction inside.We brought 35.4 metric tonnes to the dump and we figure at most the trailer would have been 10 of that but would be good to hear from someone in the industry as well.Thanks,MonaPaulThat is a great question, but I have no idea what the answer would be.Maybe someone in the mobile home transport business will see this and provide an answer. Never mind, this will get edited out anyway. Finally, it is moved to an area where the holes for electrical outlets, ceiling fans etc. There was also a 7 foot hole cut into the side of the mobile home for an addition that is no longer usable. I have 1994 16 x 70 Commodore I need to do serious repairs on and looking for specs has been futile. Hired a civil engineer who told me it would meet residential building codes with these few changes. RexaI want to put up an interior wall to make two rooms from one. Floors are solid. Disappointed about the 2 vertical supports from the ceiling to the roof about 30 from the outside will More fink supports in the trusses would be stronger.After a strong storm I had replaced the single sheet of sheet metal roof (actually strips crimped together) with 26 gauge -5 rib metal. The metal track attached to the 2x 6 board weighs approximately 25lbs and will span a distance of 5 at the top of the wall next to the ceiling. Chicago lumber futures bottomed below the $400 per thousand feet mark as persistent fears of a demand-sapping global recession prompted some profit-taking after a massive rally drove prices to an over three-month high in early February. Thank you.PaulHi Faith,I wouldnt worry about it. You should ask your builder to get a copy of the Super Good Cents standards. I can take hours under neath taking pics, notes, tearing out walls, ceilings. 2x6 construction- $1.00 sq/ft- Insulate with R-21 fibrous material . Do you have a idea for me it would be helpful thanks! The argument goes that colonists, not happy with wattle-and-daub infill over their timber frame buildings, installed clapboards on the outside walls for better weather protection. I have a DW 2456. Also was there a time when brick foundation walls were in general use or is that also variable? of Housing and Urban Development). Was working with 7 ceilings with wall support at 9 and 6 and 8 support of the 24 24. Im not sure of the construction but would guess there is nothing solid at that point to lag to. So, I called Pella windows and selected a standard 3x4 vinyl window and the price difference was $25 per window and $50 per standard door. The home is hooked up to power, water and gas and everything should get tested. He has autism and would greatly benefit from having one. Mrs. OLearys cow helped. Daubers were the folks who plastered the outside of wood framed buildings.5 The ingredients yield the classic combination of binders, aggregates and reinforcement combinations that today form the basis of modern stucco.6 Wattle-and-daub panels that infilled exposed timber frames gave us the classic Tudor look - lime plaster (white) coatings between tar coated (black) timbers (Photograph 4). In the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (HUD) Title 24, Sbtitle B, Chapter XX, Part 3285 describes Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards, given for 2022 and older years in the list below. Manufacturers and dealers love to blame each other so at least some manufacturers video tape the inside, Read More Mobile Home ManufacturersContinue, I am frequently asked for help finding someone who does good, affordable, repair work. Mobile Home HumorContinue, Effective complaining about mobile home problems requires knowledge. CathyWe have a 92 Palm Harbor double-wide mobile home. Performance & security by Cloudflare. In REM Design there is a built-in module that lets you easily determine if you pass the Michigan Energy Code. Note the close spacing of the vertical intermediate posts. ft. with 2x10 exterior walls. A profession repair would have sealed that damage so mice, bugs, cats, or coons dont have easy access to the subfloor area. This is where knowing exactly who is responsible for what will be essential. Lumber prices have had a volatile year. The following description is for a single-wide factory. R&D courtesy of the US DOE Building America Program. Any idea why they would have used barnboard then plaster then lath then plaster again and no exterior sheathing? Living in New Mexico we also have very dry air. An 8 x 8-inch nominal board is actually 7 x 7 inches. The cost to build with 2x6 is also high and at a minimum adds $2,149.90 to the cost of the build, even more if you upgrade your insulation. It appears it may have been custom or a higher end home, as it has framing that meets residential code, i.e., 3/4-inch plywood flooring, 24 framing on 16-inch centers, heavy insulation, etc. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The cost is minimal compared to the benefits. While the roof is being done, others are fastening siding. The heartland around 1800 did not have many skilled carpenters or stonemasons or skilled anything. March 4, 2022. Modern mobile home manufacturing plants are marvels of organizational efficiency. It is fastened at one end and then stretched from the other. This connects the home proper to the metal frame. There may or may not be a building paper between the clapboards and the sheathing. CasondraI have a 1972 Norris single wide mobile home. But the big unknown is whether it is possible to transfer the restructured onto a block foundation with floor trusses, dropping the metal frame underneath. When you turn lights on, watch for any flicker.Talk to the neighbors and see if they have any outstanding issues with the park management. I basically gutted the interior.I hung drywall on the ceilings and all walls 1/2 aprox. Mobile Homes built before 1976 were constructed to much lower standards than those built later. 2x4 construction: $3.00 sq/ft- 2x4 construction and use 3" of closed cell foam in the cavity. Return the toilet as defective and try a different one? Daniel OwensAlso my attic is not vented. The interior wall it is hanging on is situated just a few inches off the centerline of my home. According to a local insulation company, the cost difference between installing R-15 to R-21 is $.25 sq/ft. Toilets leak, windows get left open in the rain, flower pots leak, and all can cause floor problems. I have no affiliation with any product manufacturer and I am not getting paid for this series. I would prefer not to post that kind of personal information, i apologize, I've tried what i can think of, its balloon framed, brick basement walls, made with barn board walls, its the first time i have seen plaster-lath-plaster,barnboard (1.5in thick barnboard), 2x4, (no exterior sheathing) exterior wood siding and vinyl siding (added on top about 10 years ago) The completed floor is then rolled to a prep area where one person gets under the home and drives lag bolts through the metal frame members (outriggers) and into the floor joists. I appreciate your quick responses. Why would there be 60+ of drain pipe for the kitchen sink, (accept to keep plumbers in Cadillacs?). In advance, thanks so much for your advice!PaulYou might get by with that, but since I am NOT a structural engineer that is a guess. and 1971 were constructed with aluminum wiring. I too wanted to mention the in between size with the added 1/8". Hes recommending taking the siding off, putting up plywood and then wrapping with Tyvek and putting the siding back. Polyurethane spray foam insulation was considered one of the greatest advancements in home insulation.
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