Where can I find the H U D code for 1998 code for the attachments? So is this a common problem? I have replaced floors because of this. I have not pursued it seriously, i could spend time at the library going over very old records and maybe find some historians but thats a lot of effort which i don't really want to go through. Over time the logs got farther and farther apart and became known as posts. Floors are solid. There was also a 7 foot hole cut into the side of the mobile home for an addition that is no longer usable. Really. Now suppose an electrical breaker blows whenever the AC comes on. timber framing seems to have evolved from palisade construction where logs were embedded in the ground vertically side-by-side supporting a roof. I really appreciate the fast reply. { 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. Between 1850 an 1870 sawmills retooled from up and down saws to circular saw. 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. to see if there are any places the floor feels spongy. The vinyl is then covered with a protective mat or plastic sheeting. 271. That equates to $.98 per sq/ft of living space. construction, also called building construction, the techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures, primarily those used to provide shelter. Why would there be 60+ of drain pipe for the kitchen sink, (accept to keep plumbers in Cadillacs?). joeSo my mobile home is to old to move so I am wanting to take the axles off of it is there any way that could cause an issuePaulAll the houses I moved were supported on blocks with the wheels and axels hanging from their mounts with no weight on them. On December 19, 2014 the Government of BC made a revision to the BC Building Code 2012 in order to increase the Energy Efficiency and Ventilation requirements of new homes and renovations and. The most recent changes to Chapter 30B occurred on August 9, 2016, when the Governor signed An Act Modernizing Municipal Finance and Government. Do you have a idea for me it would be helpful thanks! Ive read on your page that if the wall is in the middle where the two halves are put together then that is not to be removed. What if you opened the trap and worked on the nearby lines?Your diswasher comment bothers me a little. These bonuses are also frequently tied to attendance to avoid problems resulting from absenteeism on Mondays and Fridays. 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. We didnt. If this is to be a metal roof, there is no decking and a large roll of metal is unrolled over the house. Drivers occasionally rub against traffic signs etc. This helped. so I wouldnt recommend it.If you do decide to cut an opening into the ceiling of a closet or other hidden space I would suggest attaching a strong cord to the trap. Another question i have been meaning to ask is how vapour permeable is plaster and lath, these days i doubt it matters but if i ever do the exterior insulation (if i win the lottery first) it might become relevant. Inspectors are looking for water leaks, dripping faucets, improperly connected light switches, etc. Its those linings and cavity fills that we are going to look at more closely. You will have much better luck looking at the architectural style or, as most towns in Ontario have very good archives, checking for references to it or it's neighbours there. Cavity insulation not yet installed. My question is about the stove plug. It was a family cottage industry kind of thing. with the additional lath and plaster added after they had trouble wit the plaster sticking. I was wondering if there was a quick way to find out where the wires are. when did 2x6 construction start in albertajessa seewald children's birthdays. Is there any water in the A/C ducts? The cavity is empty. The barn door replaced the old, hollow-core door to my bathroom. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage in transit or what happens on the dealers lot. 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. If a couple of tires go at once and the frame hits the ground, it can be bent, making future leveling impossible. Thanks for the opportunity to respond.PaulPlugging the ends would keep wasps from making nests there, but the heat might do that anyhow. Their job is to figure out the cheapest ways to meet, but not exceed the HUD standards. Assembly. Your professional opinion would be greatly appreciated.PaulI think that would be a REALLY big mistake!DwightThanks Paul. Good luck. loriHii have a 1979 1468 mobile home with a metal roof. Her roof is leaking. Historically the English got their oak from the Baltic, but this changed with the settlement of the colonies - New England had a lot more oak than almost anywhere else. At what ACH do i need to consider an HRV (i also have a gas cooking stove and chimney vent water tank, furnace was replaced with 95.5AFUE with intake and exhaust 6 months ago). Can I remove the flat ceiling and vault the ceiling? Now it is plugged againand my 50 snake would not unplug it. It may be well worth it, depending on your needs and where you live. Without the roof in place the walls have no lateral support.If you want a cathedral ceiling, which I can understand, you need to shop for a home that already has one.Paul, TerryHi: My wife and I bought a 1976 Barrington Mobile Home, our celling truses are 2+2. Explore if there is a path to code compliance with 2x4 construction. Drop the blocks every six feet or so under the sagging areas. Ill buy all of this except for the part that the clapboards weatherboarding idea originated in New England. Most will assume the homeowner wont look in any case and wont know what to expect if he does.It might be worth spending a few dollars to buy an electrical outlet tester. Now you have me wondering if the weight of a fully tiled shower stall is comparable to the original tub filled with water? 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. It is fastened at one end and then stretched from the other. How? It was not a water control layer. When they delivered newer homes they started pulling the axels when they set the home. You would do well to read them carefully and be prompt and persistent if you see something that needs to be taken care of. Is it advisable to plug the end of the ribs of the 5 rib strips. I have located where one of the center beams runs and will locate the safe over the beam near the middle of the trailor. VeronicaHi I am wanting to buy a mobile home1979 1464 the roof seems it needs repair. These are much the same as any site-built home. 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. Insert a straight edge into the gap as far as it will go and note the measurement on the stud framing the door or window. VickyI have a 1978 Conch Double Wide with a standard pitch roof. Its surface rusting in spots and a couple of the seams are leaking. Construction is an ancient human activity. The financing is easier, buyers appreciate quality work, etc.Good luckTiaThank you for your answer. Floor Prep. The combination of materials you describe -- interior boards, plaster, then lath and a second layer of plaster -- makes for a fairly airtight interior finish surface. Depending on how much the blocks sink into the soil and how much the wall rises you my have to repeat the process a few times.Then get to work on the places where water is getting into the walls and causes in the sagging, PennyMy daughter recently moved into her grandmothers doublewide which had been empty for 3 years only to discover raccoons in the ceiling. 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. Batts get pulled to the side so boxes can be installed, they come loose, etc. are put in place, wall mirrors hung etc. I wonder if you need to check with an insurance company/agent with more mobile home insurance experience?Good luck,PaulHenry GoetzThanks Paul. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Insert a straight edge into the gap as far as it will go and note the measurement on the stud framing the door or window. Can you tell me if this is a common practice in these types of homes? Unless some handyman did some really creative work (which is possible) the kitchen drain should connect to the main line by the shortest possible path. Answer (1 of 4): If you know how to use a simple measuring stick a.k.a. ft The following description is for a single-wide factory. I am sure there are ways to strengthen supports and distribute the load, but I am not qualified to make suggestions.Paul, Edward DeMatteoI am getting close to retire and looking at a 55 + community where they have a 2004 fleetwood 1470 for sale for 24k with a garage and driveway. The weight of the safe is spread over 5 square feet. A thicker wall provides better strength, insulation, and has a better look at the door and window openings. Lets look at these 2 options: $3.00 sq/ft- 2x4 construction and use 3 of closed cell foam in the cavity. Why? I had a roofer (who has worked on mobile homes) tell me that he can remove the metal roof, lay OSB, and install a rubber sealed roofing material. It is remarkably solidextremely heavy the movers had said. The edges of the studs are coated with liquid glue and pre-cut panels, which will become the inside wall of the house, are stapled into place. They do make good negotiating points that may help you take a few thousand off the price. 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. Its been well maintained over the years and Ive done some work. The dishwasher may be on the sink drain line but I dont know because I have never used it.PaulIf none of the other drains are having problems the blockage must be closer to the sink. are normally provided by the dealer or a contractor working for him. Faster and cheaper? Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 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. I want to move the stove to the middle of the kitchen and build an island around it. Palisade WallClosely spaced posts embedded in the ground, Timber FrameStave construction, timber four-sided frame with vertical exterior weatherboards, Wattle and DaubTar coated exposed frame with an early pre-evolutionary version of exterior stuccoNeanderthal Stucco; board sheathing inner lining, Clapboard Timber FrameTypical 1900 New England timber frame with plaster and lath interior lining and exterior board sheathing, rosin paper and clapboards, Platform FrameTypical 1950 American wood frame assembly with plywood sheathing and an interior gypsum board lining, Advanced FrameInsulating sheathing over 2x6 advanced frame, In the beginning there was cold and wet, and Hutcheon and Handegord said let there be an enclosure that separates the inside from the outside, and Timusk saw that it was good. Wood frame walls are pretty impressive technological creations. How did we keep the water out of all those buildings before the use of building paper? So we had two approaches going here. Look under sinks for evidence of leaks. It will open a new window and you will have to scroll down to see the article. Dont want to be drilling through wires. But in the last two hundred years we have been on a real tear. Common Residential Design Mistakes That Were Actually Built, https://uwaterloo.ca/heritage-resources-centre/sites/ca.heritage-resources-centre/files/uploads/files/heritage_resources_centre_architectural_styles_guide_reduced.pdf, A Proposed Solution to the Embodied Carbon Problem, A Look at State Premiers New Heat Pump Water Heater, Indoor Air Quality and Building Diagnostics. They will dry out and start curling around the edges.