Replacing Roof On Double Wide

Thinner paneling will sag if you don t attach it every 12 and that isn t always pretty.

Replacing roof on double wide. Manufactured homes the coded homes built after 76 tend to have more pitched or peaked roofs. Metal roofs are also a common choice especially for double wides with more modern profiles. For example if you select a metal roof with insulation you could be paying up to 7 000 for it to be installed on a double wide. This is covered with sheet metal.

I have a question regarding replacing the roof truss system on my double wide mobile home. Exterior walls are 2x4 studs. Can it be done by yourself or is it best to hire a contractor. I d get a contractor to take a look and.

The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials. Mobile homes constructed prior to the 1976 implementation of hud code mostly have flat or bowed roofs. The trailer is set on concrete pads and braced along the perimeter. They are commonly made of steel followed by iron and copper.

The home is a 24 x 60 home. It has 2x4 stud wall construction with 1x4 top and sill plates. For the single wide you can replace the roof trusses to raise the pitch but be sure to brace it well so that the home isn t structurally damaged. The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000.

You ll need to go with a 12 furring strip and make sure it is glued and attached well. We will be back to bus converting next week promise but this is kind of a companion video to the one i posted last week redoing my roof. The pitch of the roof is really flat like a 12 2 maybe a 12 1. This type of material is naturally fireproof which often gives the homeowners discounts on homeowner s insurance.

Tpo roofing and asphalt roofing by comparison are typically less costly. Metal roofs are also more energy efficient than standard shingle roofs. Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive. I am looking at purchasing a piece of property with an old 24x56 double wide trailer on it.

Here s a double wide before the tpo is installed over the shingles. Installing a tpo roof over a pitched shingle double wide roof. The existing roof trusses are constructed from minimalist materials 1x2 lumber and 1 8 paneling vertical support pieces.