Watch This Before You Renovate a Mobile Home - Weight and Structure

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You must know this info before you renovate your mobile home. Mobile homes are built a little different than a stick built house and knowing the structure can save you from making big mistakes. How much weight can you add to a mobile home?
(Made in appreciation of our friend Kent who knows a lot more about mobile homes than we do and has helped us tremendously along the way. I hope everything I said was correct and it helps others who want to fix up their own mobile homes.)
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@JB43186 4 года назад

That white kitchen phone brings back many happy memories of my childhood! This is a very informative video!

@CroneLife1 4 года назад

Doug, this is probably one of the most important videos out there on what must be done to prep for any major mobile home renovation - understanding why a mobile home is not the same as a wood-frame house. This video cannot be shared enough. An extremely important video. Thank you so much for making this. Oh, and Happy Day-Before-Half-Price-Chocolates Day! :D

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Thank you. I hope it helps someone out there :)

@nannypat6520 4 года назад

Cleanest crawl space ever! 68 yr old granny enjoying your teaching from my recliner in Vancouver BC ❤️ Happy Valentines Day to you and your family.

@maggiesue4825 4 года назад

We live in an old farmhouse (~1895) with a crawlspace under most of it. When we moved in, there was a mold/odor problem, which was fixed when we laid down heavy plastic and installed a ventilation fan in one of the foundation vents. No more smell, no more mold!

@SDugan52 4 года назад

Doug, you have a kind heart, you continue to help your audience learn.🌿

@truckingwithtobee 3 года назад

We have a 1983 mobile home.It’s 1600 ft and we purchased it we paid a little over 5000k to tie it down and make it officially a permanent foundation. There’s brick around the bottom and we had the home stuccoed. We also put a metal roof on it and laid it over the existing shingles for extra insulation. The home sits on 1.86 acres of land. We are about 45 minutes outside of Vegas. For those of you that say that mobile homes aren’t worth fixing...... we paid 85,000 for the property in 1995. Well, we just sold it for $325k 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼😊Good luck everyone! Great video!

@sunnydays542 3 года назад

This is GREAT news. My budget requires creativity 😉. I think buying an old double vwide is going to be best for me. I'd rather refurbish that and buy land. Your success is motivation for me. Thank u for sharing. It really makes me feel good🌟. I have options and it's going to work out☀️. Big hug to you🌈 and thank you again💛

@miaace5070 4 года назад

I just can't get over the Huge amount of work that has been done and you guy's still find the time to share your lives on youtube. I just want to thank all of you for doing so, I really enjoy watching. Happy Valentines Day DIYfferent Family luv mia :)

@lindacruikshank2656 4 года назад

I love that you make sure to explain this kind of stuff to your viewer's. You are so honest and caring. Thank you.

@christopherhylton8462 4 года назад

Very informative video. I have a feeling someone that saw this will be saved a lot of grief from watching it.

@dominicnolan1573 4 года назад

Thanks clarity in explaining is one of your great gifts Dom

@Hollybank5 4 года назад

Doug ! You are just a WEALTH of knowledge !!! I realize you are a private person, but please share with us -- do you have a background in the construction trades ! Or did you learn off of RU-vid alone ? The house renovation is coming together beautifully !! ❤️

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Thank you. I don't actually look things up on youtube too often but I like to read online website and forums. I also learn a lot from making mistakes and from reading our comments :) I've always had an interest in building and making.

@fancybrooks3156 4 года назад

@@diyfferent Doug, you're a natural! Not too many just "take to it" as you have. Not only do you know what you are doing, but you are able to explain the whys and wherefores. That's what makes you an excellent teacher.

@jonmr1 2 месяца назад

Am I the only one on here that's jealous about how clean your crawl space is? 😅

@RR-up4my 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been working on my single wide. The levelers are coming next Wednesday. I’ve had to replace my back door three times! This time I replaced the floor and a portion of the 2x6 under the door due to rot. Discovered one of the cross beans is much higher than the rest. Hoping once the place is leveled properly I will not have to keep replacing back doors. It get rather expensive

@diyfferent 4 года назад

That's frustrating. I hope you get it all sorted out.

@jerylynbean7634 4 года назад

I'm glad Ashley didn't fall back to get out of the frame! You both do such a great job. I really enjoy watching your videos.

@WandaKay4u2c 4 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to share this valuable information. Knowing the thought process that goes into these decisions helps others know safest guidelines. Appreciate you taking the time.

@kathyhegert4152 4 года назад

I don't even own a mobile home and I love all the things you've taught. You and Ashley both make everything interesting. Palm peeped in, too. Bye, Ashley!

@picketfence2028 4 года назад

Your work is meticulous. The two of you seem very knowledgeable. I come from a family of carpenters and even though I'm a nurse by profession, I've been pounding nails since I was a little girl. My hubby is a machinist by trade. We learned through the years of building our own houses by trial and error. Some things we learned from the people that sold us our building materials. I'll bet folks have learned a lot from you guys. Sharing the knowledge is very kind. Happy Valentine's Day dearest ones, take time out for yourselves! ;)

@americawaters4257 4 года назад

I saved my husband's life about 20 years ago. We bought a property, to clean up and resale, with an old single wide on it. He was tearing it down and I was working on landscaping. I was pregnant with my beautiful daughter and stopped working to sit on the hood of our car for a break. I was watching him take screws out on the outside wall when I noticed the trailer was ever so slowly starting to lean.. I yelled, It's going to fall! Get away!. He walked toward me to see what I was talking about and the whole thing leaned that way and the roof, with layers of tar on it, crashed down right where he had been standing. He hadn't even had time to turn around and look. So close. Still thanking God for that. If I hadn't gotten tired and if I hadn't been looking, that would have been so terrible.

@tamarackmi9195 4 года назад

Wow! What a miracle!

@diyfferent 4 года назад

That's crazy. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad it ended well!

@theropesofrenovation9352 4 года назад

Whoa!!!

@americawaters4257 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing. This video reminded me of it. I hadn't even thought about it for years. Those old, first ones were made for travel. They had 2x2's in the walls with paneling on the inside and sheet metal on the outside. Taking out some screws was all it took to come down with all the years of tar being added to the roof. People had been living in it right before we bought it. They were lucky. A strong wind could have probably brought it down. Have a good day! Loved Ashley saying bye at the end. : )

@fava7753 4 года назад

Thats all it can take a split second . I personally have seen serious and fatal accidents in construction . Always be aware of your working environment , best to work in pairs that is what our rules were even on small jobs . So glad you were both ok afterwards . Most common cause of injuries on any site , is , believe it or not , slips , trips , and falls . . Every year we had to take a health and safety course from the health and safety executive organization in uk , was mandatory before you were employed by the company we worked for . The main government department recommended safety provider . Mandatory certification before anyone was allowed on any main sites or to operate any machinery on site . You would not be employed by any main contractors otherwise . Health and safety first and foremost on any working site in uk .

@joann5157 4 года назад

Great cautionary tale! You really did your homework before you did your reno. You are both AWESOME!!!

@theropesofrenovation9352 4 года назад

Cleanest crawlspace I've ever seen. lol

@DrValerie800 4 года назад

While I have no desire to remodel a mobile home (or even have one), this is all very interesting to me, so I appreciate your efforts. It is also wonderful to see how you guys do everything and how beautiful you are making your home. Thanks for sharing your lives with all of us "armchair homesteaders."

@Vantuary 4 года назад

Great advice on the foundation/structure. Very interesting. Ashley was fun at the end! It would be cute if you'd start doing that with Ashley and also have each of the kids do their "bye" ... like "good night John Boy" on The Walton's.

@lindalong2297 4 года назад

You are such a thorough, thoughtful instructor. Ansley’s Bye @ the end...hysterical.💖💖

@JOHN315420 4 года назад

Think about it your children can look back and see how great,careful and loving their parents were keep up the good work.

@2012nowornever 4 года назад

It is good that you have a good outside wall foundation. It looks well built. However I would add some pads with 6" cylinder blocks in the center... Just for good measure. The cylinder blocks are less than $3 each. So the expense is not all that much.. for the added support that you would get.

@michaelmartin200 4 года назад

Greg& family, you guys should be the proudest people in the usa, your determination and strength to provide the very best for your family is truly inspirational, I admire you so mutch, I long to see the day when you can sit back breath a very big sigh of relief and finally say you have finished your renovations, time when you can take a break and hopefully a good holiday ,reward your selves for your hard work, then be able to continue your life's journey, god bless you all, thank you for sharing your story so far and for the future, kind regards. Michael

@cherylmiller2272 4 года назад

Very well said!!

@kimcannon9061 4 года назад

Who's Greg?? Doug??

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Thank you :)

@robinbrown7953 4 года назад

You could also add some block pillar supports under the floor joists...sat on poured concrete footer for more support

@jfseal38 4 года назад

Excellent video Doug! Some newbies and Diyer's wouldn't have even thought of structural concerns when adding weight. Right on the money Doug! Also, the "outriggers" as you called them are also known as "gussets". Just a fyi. Keep up the great work, and looking forward to the tiling videos. Tony.

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Thanks for the info about the gussets.

@victoriasalvant5629 Год назад

Am buying a mobile home; almost done with all the paperwork. It’s not new; but am really trusting in the Lord I won’t have any major problems. I totally appreciate this video. 👍 Thanks!

@janeysiegrist5061 4 года назад

Ah...coffee with Doug and Ashley 💞 best valentine's ever 💞

@auntmaryspals7978 4 года назад

Excellent instructable. Doug, you have a way of describing things that makes it easy to understand and retain. You should really be a teacher.

@texasfloodthe9370 4 года назад

13:18 you could tell Ashley was confused LOL. but really DIYfferent can't end a video with out Doug's "take care" followed by Ashley's "bye". It's their trademark

@janeysiegrist5061 4 года назад

Don't forget Ashley's little giggle that usually escapes when she walks off camera 😆 I just love these kids!!

@addieanderson2043 4 года назад

Good job. As a retired Realtor I can tell you banks are not willing to finance Mobil home of a certain age. Before 1989 pressed board was the norm. After that time in Fl plywood was required. I have lived in three different Mobil homes and know that they do not hold up very well. A lot of cheep trim is used. I do feel that they do have a need. Many entry home owners as well as retirees need to go that route. We all have to work with the tools we have to make our lives work. Great job.

@w8what575 3 года назад

They actually finance mobile homes in other places? Where I’m at, they’ll give loans against the land if it’s valuable enough but otherwise I have to go through the manufacturing companies financing dept to finance even a double wide modular being placed on a foundation by professional installers...they actually ban mobile homes older then the 80s and a certain size not set in foundations in the town I live in...

@lindamangoldbooth7789 4 года назад

Happy Valentine's Day to You , Ashley and the Children. ❤❤❤❤

@clydedecker765 4 года назад

Well done Doug. I'm glad you did this video. I've lived in several mobile homes and your coverage explains why I cringed each time I see others remodel or renovate their mobile homes. Most of them have "assumed" that whatever they did would be fine. You hit on almost all of the weak points of mobile home structure. (There are those built with 2x6 lumber and I've never seen their underpinnings.)

@susanhaney8981 4 года назад

Awesome!Thanks for sharing your story.

@Dontwantahandle0 4 года назад

You could explain dirt in an interesting way and keep our attention. That's a compliment on how well you explain something that we all can understand.

@lindadove2467 4 года назад

You are a gifted teacher Doug!

@pyles74 4 года назад

This was soooo helpful to me. U need an hgtv show. More than 50% of home owners, own or live in a mobile home in the USA

@greg3752 Год назад

Thank you so much 21 years old no family so idk what I'm doing but this helps me understand better how to build up my new home can't wait to build it living in a garage currently😂

@lindacarruthers3423 4 года назад

That was a really great video . So well presented and informative . I was completely engrossed I and have nothing at all to do with trailers ! I don’t in fact think I’ve ever seen one . To see what issues you have had to take into account while renovating , and to see your decision making has frequently been necessity driven as well as aesthetically and financially driven . This renovation is an even bigger achievement than I realized . Great respect for you . A silly appendix .... the orange colour of the floor looked great with your white walls and spiky leaved plant . Dynamic , fresh , and uplifting . Usually I don’t like orange .

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Thanks! I like the orange too, haha.

@skyz3160 4 года назад

You have the mind and thoroughness of Einstein! I'm impressed!

@allisonsfollys7713 4 года назад

You are so full of knowlage. I know you have done lots of buildings and renovations but I would love to know more of your history how you know what you know . I love what you do here good job teaching and explaining your process.

@sandravanlankvelt7975 4 года назад

Very very important is to put a clear plastic (not thin like saran wrap lol) down on the ground underneath your whole trailer. This will prevent mold and moisture from collecting on everything down there and getting into your home. It's called a vapor barrier. You will see the difference in time. You can always put a post on concrete in the center something is better than nothing.

@beverlywilliamson3022 4 года назад

Hey I wish I had known that earlier. Mine is a mold factory.

@sandravanlankvelt7975 4 года назад

@@beverlywilliamson3022 so sorry will you or someone be able to get rid of the mold and then put down plastic?

@diyfferent 4 года назад

We plan do on encapsulating the crawlspace in the near future.

@sandravanlankvelt7975 4 года назад

@@diyfferent ok whew lol GREAT JOB

@debrabutler9954 4 года назад

I love that you always explain what you are doing and why. The info is sound and very profitable for the usual home DIY-Er. Thanks Doug!

@StephaniehasStories 4 года назад

YESSSSS!!!! Ashley, love the ending!!! It's not the same when you don't say "bye" :)

@interestedobserver9352 4 года назад

This was a really good video and it is so responsible of you to put this out there. I do not have a mobile home but appreciate the information. Again, I say that HGTV should be knocking down your door to get you on their channel!

@jameshenry2457 4 года назад

Interested in your treatment of that mold under the floors. Don't forget a little video of that too. I'm starting on a limited RENO of my '72 SW. I'll be putting drywall on the inside of all enveloping walls. None on interior (load bearing) walls and partitions. I'm glad I was correct about shaving weight, 'cause I just have jack stands.

@defleppard-lover6298 4 года назад

Thanks for the info Doug...and bye Ashley 🤗

@sandybehanna7704 4 года назад

By the way I want to say hello to Ashley I am so glad that she is in more of the videos she seems to be happy and I pray she stays that way. She has to remember she has so many van fans that really care

@sandybehanna7704 4 года назад

Sorry I didn’t get to finish she has so many fans that really care about her and I enjoy seeing your whole family getting involved in your projects.

@jacquicoder7160 4 года назад

Great info and advice for those who may be thinking of doing what you have done with your home. I know they would greatly appreciate you sharing what you have learned from experience and done to avoid problems in the future. I had not given a thought to the weight you have added to your home nor the possible lack of support to hold that weight.

@johanlaurasia 4 года назад

I've made my feelings about mobile homes known before, but I didn't (at the time) realize that you had a full foundation, which is key... also you obviously have a good grasp on the importance of the distribution of weight and that's also very important. Spring is 34 days away!!! Also.. Belle tends the chickens... so that makes Belle a chicken tender ;)

@diyfferent 4 года назад

lol Our spring may be further than that, but we are looking forward to it!

@johanlaurasia 4 года назад

@@diyfferent According to the Farmer's Almanac (which I live by...) it should start warming up about March 10th, about 10 days prior to spring...

@donnab8010 4 года назад

John - Belle 'a chicken tender'.....absolutely adorable.

@Shmeeeps 4 года назад

Can you please do a video for the mold treatment/removal when you get to it?

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Yes, we'll try :)

@irenebaker8263 4 года назад

Awesome....really important information. Thanks for taking us under your home! Great job!

@1806StoneHouse 4 года назад

Hey guys!! 👋 I had to think about this with my home too.. adding basement support was the very first thing I did 👍👍👍

@diyfferent 4 года назад

That's a good point. Even site built homes should be checked to make sure they are level and properly supported before you begin.

@therealcraigsutton2740 4 года назад

Great info Mr Doug! Mobile homes are definitely harder to convert into a house! Time & patience!!

@mattysancho8988 4 года назад

Literally laughing out loud at Ashley’s send off 😂 You guys rock

@Bunefoo401 4 года назад

Not your usual content, but very informative ... especially with all the people out there doing mobile home renovations. Lots of information I never would have thought of. I always enjoy learning from you, thanks Doug

@cherylt8590 4 года назад

Definitely very good important information to put out there for sure,as this is one thing I definitely pay attention to when and if I was to do anything to my outside walls,or do anything to my roof,as I've been under my mobile home and your right there's no good enough support on those outside walls to add much more additional weight to them,and I've seen people do this all the time putting heavier roofing onto their mobile homes and run into problems, ty for sharing this 👍😊...

@kscheuerman5378 4 года назад

Doug, I think it is wonderful to give out this very important information. I think you may have helped a lot of people from making some big mistakes!! This is a great thing to do! Take care and God Bless.

@bethrizi6509 4 года назад

Thank you for actually getting underneath and explaining the structure of a mobile home! I’ve lived in many, but never really understood what was really supporting the structure. Very informative, even to woman!

@garyschraa9508 3 года назад

Thank you . I have to go under my mobile home with a decent game plan because I'm 58 now and years of construction have taken their toll . This brought back all those memories so with the short bursts of enthusiasm I still have in me I can tackle this in stages . (wish I still had my youth haha)

@freeplace5243 4 года назад

Very good information on mobile home floor and foundation structure and it is probably an area that you don't realize the importance of when you are making plans to renovate. I have run into situations where you gotta know your limitations and either work with them or modify the whole thing. Your structure seems to be very solid and sound .

@lenora2545 4 года назад

Very informative video and I’m sure you touched on a subject that is the most important to any home. Thanks for including Tom and Jerry, and of course, Ashley! Peace, love and joy💕

@dayleeclaton9219 4 года назад

Thank you! I wonder how many people has never even thought of this, I know I didn't! Very good video and very informative!

@robj2704 4 года назад

Glad you covered this so others will be aware of what to expect and will take the necessary steps to keep their home on a stable foundation.

@joellenbroetzmann9053 4 года назад

Very interesting! I think you should teach classes on renovation at your local vocational school!

@TheThriftyGma 4 года назад

We have a lovely /78 double wide Hubby thinks our unit has cement blocks down the centre.... but he'll take a peek to make sure. Thanks for the heads up. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Ashley. 💗

@MsJWheels 4 года назад

Very important information shared here. Thanks for crawling up under the house to show us.

@trevorsbass 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. Very useful information. A couple of quick things: 1. I've lived in a couple of doublewide homes, and they have both had chasis support running under the center of the home, with the two sides being bolted together. Over time they shift and loosen, but they are connected metal-to-metal. 2. Adding the lag bolts between the two halves of your home is a very good idea, however, I would have added some sizable washers to help prevent the head or nut from eventually tearing through the wood. You could always go back and add some later if you are leaving the underside open.

@im12runb4trouble Год назад

Don't forget if you think your mobile home is starting to sag you can tell by your windows and doors not opening right. Or open your front door or any door and see if it swings on its own and either direction. Should not do that. Thought I'd mention that. Thanks for all your videos

@kj7vj 4 года назад

Ashley, pretty cute. Thought you were out of the video and surprise attack from Doug. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and keep on smiling🤓

@Anni_Mau 4 года назад

I don't know why I find this so interesting :D We don't even have this style of house in Germany (at least I don't think so) and I have no intention of ever remodeling a mobile home myself and yet - here I am :) I have been with you for so long now though that you could teach me about anything and I would love it probably

@diyfferent 4 года назад

We appreciate you being with us :)

@nancyfahey7518 4 года назад

Well you could be a supervisor now. 🙂

@johnkulpowich5260 3 года назад

Mobile homes in this country are made for temporary housing. Not made to last

@joshuabrown9955 4 года назад

Piers could be added under the i-beams & at the marriage line using concrete blocks , pressure treated wood & wedges. I set up mobile homes.

@leabarto8156 4 года назад

Perfect presentation! Great information from your personal knowledge and experience! As always great job ya'll!

@Aspire2Cycle 4 года назад

Thank you for showing this! I wish under my mobile home was that clean, I could live under there! That make a "Mobile home jack" that's adjustable to brace up any place where you might have a heavy floor load. I'm going to use one under my new water heater.

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing.

@fava7753 4 года назад

Excellent tutorial doug . Showing that structural support must be taken into consideration when doing total renovation , strength to weight ratio must be stronger to avoid major problems such as possible risk of collapse , ie so that weaknesses do not occur , structure strength and safety is paramount in any build or renovation . Keep up the excellent work and tutorials , really important points brought to prospective in this tutorial . Always think safety . Well done .

@N2itively1 4 года назад

You might want to reinforce the floor under your refrig too... I think most folks do not even think about the weight load of a reno even in a sticks and bricks house.

@michaelcook768 4 года назад

If they put it on the outside wall, it will not matter, but, you bring up a good point.

@gelwood99 4 года назад

That is a valid point and one we had to address the year we put in the waterbed. We went under the floor and added blocking and pylons to the area under the bed before it was setup.

@michaelcook768 4 года назад

@@gelwood99 Absolutely. A waterbed is extremely heavy. I think water is over 7 lbs a gallon...and those beds hold about 150 or so.

@ChrisBranstetter 5 месяцев назад

This video is one of the most informative and straight forward I've ever seen. For weeks ive been stressing in what to do to my home because its not looking good at all and this just solved and answered all of my worries! Thank you for this 😇🔥

@DREAMlWITHOUTlFEAR 4 года назад

Could you guys make a video on your mold removal process on the wood under your home? I’m interested to see that!

@diyfferent 4 года назад

We will try.

@NativeNYerChicHK 4 года назад

Very interesting and really important information to know BEFORE you start any renovation, addition or remodel of a Mobil Home. I wouldn’t have known any of this if not for this video. Thanks for sharing! Your foundation and metal beams look to be in great condition too! Whomever did that really knew what they were doing! But also your additional sistering of some of those beams and shoring up your sub flooring was really smart, ingenious! You have a solid stationary home there now really, not sure if you could consider that a Mobil home anymore, could you? It’s like a Mobil home on steroids LOL

@diyfferent 4 года назад

It will always be a mobile home at heart, haha.

@christinelewis3476 4 года назад

Just when I thought I wouldn't see Ashley, there she is saying "Bye" lol Grammy sends BIG Hugs! XOXO

@mjc42701 4 года назад

You did a great job of rewiring, it looks so neat and clean, so many new homes now are not built that well unless they are custom, this video is good information for anyone remodeling.

@dianedodd8944 4 года назад

Just another example of how Doug is great at teaching. Could you do classes at Home Depot or Menards? I work in a library and we are always looking for knowledgeable people to do programs for us. Possible other stream of income.

@hoosierladyus48 4 года назад

First, I want to wish all of you a Happy Valentines Day. Second, do you have to put insulation under the home? Third, GET ME OUT FROM UNDER THAT CRAWL SPACE! LOL I am so claustrophobic I was ready to scream. Doug, you are such an intelligent man. You could really make a lot of money if you started your own company. Please say hello to Ashley, Belle and Maverick. Thanks for sharing!

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Really, we should have insulation under there. We haven't had any issues without it besides condensation. We do plan on adding insulation in the future.

@denisewilson8367 4 года назад

Very informative, and glad you made this to warn people who do not have a true foundation under thier mobile home.

@DianaStroisch-bo8xj 25 дней назад

I’m glad you showed me that because I was going to put drywall in my single wide but or new paneling over the old paneling but now that you talk about weight I’ll probably just paint

@susangerryknight2571 4 года назад

Great information for anyone building or remodeling a Mobil home. Thank you.

@413MassDigger 4 года назад

A lot of people stack up cynder blocks to make up for that weight on the outside wall, great video Doug, real nice info!!

@michaelcook768 4 года назад

The full foundation on the outside perimeter makes a big, big difference. Of course, on a single wide, it isn't necessarily...but, numerous pylons are.

@413MassDigger 4 года назад

Michael Cook oh for sure man ,👍👍

@1611bloodbought 4 года назад

Good tips, and advise. Knowing what you are working with is essential. And as always praying for your family for safety, strength and progress. Take care.

@ritarevell7195 4 года назад

I am so glad you took the time to explain all of this. Great advice.

@cyigearup2 4 года назад

Bubble Foil, learned a lot about it from boss of the swamp but it's very effective isolation and mouse proof your home a little. The boss proved how good it works and its cheap. Just something to consider .

@yafflehk 4 года назад

Bubble foil is good but if the mice can get at it they will chew right through, I had to rip it all out of my father's house.

@denisewilson8367 4 года назад

That "bubble foil" as you call it, is called "R foil" bcuz it has an "R" rating based on what chemicals are used to make it. It comes in different ratings of insulation value. Just an f.y.i. post.

@cyigearup2 4 года назад

@@denisewilson8367 thanks i learned something new

@tonyaction5284 2 года назад

Brother you me helped a bunch!!!!! Thank you so much for your info and very well detailed video!!! My buddy’s home subfloor collapsed on his mobil home because of heavy tiles and 1/2 inch drywall. I fix mobil homes but wasn’t aware of this!! 🙏🏼👍🏼 Thank you

@PatricesProjects 4 года назад

That was extremely considerate of you to do this video. I'm sure many people have gotten ideas about what they would like to change in their mobile homes from watching your channel. I love how Ashley came in to say bye! Hope all is as well as can be. I suffer from major depression and I know that winter is the toughest time of year for many people. It's almost over. Spring is around a few more corners.

@diyfferent 4 года назад

Yea, we have been looking forward to spring for a long time, hopefully it's not like last year when we had to wait until June for "springlike" weather and still had our heat on, sigh. If it's like that this year we still have 4 months to go :(

@PatricesProjects 4 года назад

@@diyfferent well, at least the days will be longer and brighter. But I totally get you.

@diyfferent 4 года назад

@@PatricesProjects True, the longer days do help a lot :)

@karlab9557 4 года назад

Great info! And a good idea to do this video. I just kept thinking about this obvious thing....the other reason a mobile home is "built light" is so it can be moved. Nice to see Ashley at the end. ;)

@woodygrain5363 4 года назад

Finally. The video that may save my home. Leveling is useless if weight distribution is not proper. Ty ty ty. Gbu.

@anetzband1383 4 года назад

Very helpful. Our 1990 double wide was extensively remodeled before we got it so that the front wall was removed and rebuilt. Then a heavy long 12' x 52' porch was attached. It does not meet code and affects the mortgageability of the property. Since we had 47 pages of "problems" from our inspectors, we've been working hard over the past six years to fix them one by one. We're still not sure about what we'll do about the porch, though, one of the best features of the house. This video helped me understand it a lot better. Thanks, Doug!

@elizabethbrooks4849 4 года назад

When you put a porch on the mobile home do not attach to the home. No need to get a permit for building. Here anyways. No extra weight on the frame

@scotts1356 3 года назад

THANK YOU! I'm going to be moving into my parents mobile home in a year or so. I was going to completely rehab it myself and then I ran across your video. The support of the structure and extra weight, never crossed my mind. Man oh man, am I glad I watched this! Thanks again.