Drew, I do appreciate your hard work not only in the repairs, but trying to film each step and explain it all to us. Most people don't give kudos when it's deserved but I wanted to say thank you. I wish you were here in North Texas, I would hire you. Stay safe!
And Paul is saying to himself , get in here and show me how it’s done , LOL . Nice to have a good worker like him , never complains , always does a good job 👍🇨🇦
As far as the duct insulating goes I have decided to do mine using prodex closed cell polyethylene aluminized sheeting using a insulation stapler and 3m tape after completely sealing all registers and connections airtight. Will be posting videos on that. I enjoy watching your content.
I would definitely love to see your videos when you post them. Do me a favor and share that link with me. And thank you for watching. I’m getting ready to go onto there and actually do some more of that. This job is still not finished believe it or not lots to do many more videos coming with you see what I do with all the water lines.
Every time is see all those dust particles floating, around i am surprised workers and those filming are not wearing mask! I see it all the time even on those DIY TV shows, during renovations!
When renovating a 1984 mobile home, do you suggest using insulation in the bathroom walls? Some form of sound barrier? For the underpinning - just saw the 10 most old video about the wooden panels vs the traditional plastic. Which is more insulating? Aso, where does one find quality insulating windows for mobile homes? I'm near Raleigh. Doing my window shopping and getting an idea for pricing. BTW - I'd like y'all to reseal my roof this Spring :). I'll contact you you in January for an estimate.
Yes fortunately I have all that room under my house I am definitely blessed for that now at the other end it’s a little bit tighter and that is the end it has all the water pipes drain lines and all that goodness so that will be a little tougher than the end I’m working on now I’ll get her done a little at a time
great job i need this done on my double wide wild cats have gotten under and destroyed u can hear them walkin on the heat ducts and stuff i hate to see how bad it is under there but i cant go under and do it cuz of 2 herniated disc in back what does something like this cost ?
Thank you so much for your videos. I moved in to my grandmother’s 2001 Clayton that had been empty for 7+ years. When we turned on the air conditioner this summer, the flooring began to soften all along one side. My husband is going to be replacing the subfloor (using your videos) along the side of the house with our kitchen and dining room on it. In your experience with handling mobile home cabinets, should we go ahead and buy new cabinets to put in when we take the old ones out to replace the subfloor beneath them? I’m just concerned about how sturdy the cabinets are when it comes to moving them around like that. Btw, thank you so much. He was a little concerned that it was the new A/C unit that he installed that caused our flooring issues. It’s kind of nice to see that this is a common problem when the trunk lines are left exposed.
When you turn on the air in a mobile home that’s been sitting. Empty for a while probably with animals living in it. We’re always going to have to replace the insulation. And the insulation around the pipe is probably going to be destroyed so when you turn on the air the condensation will create moisture under your house, which will cause floor damage. When you do do the floor, use a quality flooring like in Vantex or adventeck you see it in all my videos is the best. I’m glad our videos are helping with your problem. As far as I’m concerned yes, when you take out the cabinets they’re going to be junk. They are very hard to remove and when they do come out generally they fall apart they’re not made of much so I suggest replacing them with new ones for sure you’ll save a lot of headaches
I have a doublewide with underbelly insulation problems. I noticed you stuffing the replacement insulation in and there was no paper backing on it. If paper backed is used, which side goes against the floor and which faces the ground? Or, do you not recommend paper backed? Also never saw a video on how you boxed in or wrapped the duct trunk line. How did you handle that? Mine is exposed after tearing some insulation out due to cats getting into the insulation.
Ive never seen mobile homes with 4’ of clearance like that here in Rhode Island. Just buying a DW right now. Lucky to have 2’. Makes doing anything under there very difficult 😕
Mine is between 18" and 24" off the ground and I'm in South Mississippi, this year I have to crawl underneath and replace the underbelly and insulation on my 28x80 ... any pointers on what material to use down south and an easy way for a 60 y o woman to install??? @@Drewsroofingandhomerepair
I just Re Piped a 80x16 Manufactured home the other day. I Shuld have taken Video on it. Also a couple Suggestion. You should get some Tyvek Suits and respirators. Saves your lungs, Saves your itchy arms, Saves your clothes and once you take it off you're just as clean at the minute you started. And You can find what is Called Vevor Gardening Fabric it works amaziung under mobile homes to help hold insulation up and it breathes.
That is very interesting my friend I definitely need some Tyvek suits and that gardening fabric does work really well under there. I also like the roofing synthetic felt it also breeze and is very strong and durable
Hey Drew appreciate the mobile home info. I have a question. My bro in law is about to rent me his single wide trailer and there's a semi wall that's divided the living and kitchen. I asked if it's possible if we could have that wall removed to have more space but he thinks it's part of the integrity of the structure of the roof. If I send you a picture can I get your opinion on it whether we could tear down that wall or if it will compromise the roof structure? I can email a picture to you
I’m planning on re-insulating the belly of my single wide, I’m considering roxul rock wool. What are your thoughts on using r22 rock wool? I’m in Canada 🇨🇦
I am installing a tarp below on this job. To be honest. It’s ok either way. If I was doing it from above with new floors. I might use paper insulation. It is easier because I can staple it but here I’m doing it from below. So I use faceless
for for me that will not work only have maybe 2 foot to work in and if the insulation get wet will fall because of the weight.. am in south Louisiana and lots of rain.am open to any ideas thank you
I don’t do for the most part single wide mobile homes because you can’t get to the insulation without ripping out the underbelly or the flooring. Generally, when somebody does a singlewide, they do it from the top side wall repairing.
I've seen some videos saying you need to have the paper side of insulation facing down and then some other video's people put it in facing the subfloor. Which is the right way?
The vapor barrier always faces inside. 1 exception mobile homes with and underbelly. The underbelly is a vapor barrier already and it’s hanging under the floor. To be honest I like faceless insulation no barrier. I think it’s useless.
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair I see. Thank you. Your videos have been extremely helpful for me. I'm about to remodel a room in my trailer and I'm going to tear up some plywood I installed a year or so ago to install blocking all the way around like you do and put OSB down, then a water proof underlayment paper on top of that. Then use those tiger claws to hang the insulation from underneath the room and then install an underbelly. You're the best source of knowledge about these things. Appreciate the videos!
Actually, the plastic is like a vapor barrier and after I remove the old insulation and the underbelly, I re-insulated the floor Joyce. Originally the floor joists are not insulated. All the insulation is laying in the underbelly I removed that and therefore I had to insulate the floor joist. There’s no real reason to put another vapor barrier under there as the vapor barrier is facing the floor already, so I’m gonna leave it like it is yes
No you can get paper with faced, which is the paper or unfazed without the paper. If you get it with the paper, the paper goes towards the inside of the house.
Well, as far as I’m concerned, the insulation never goes bad. It is made of fiberglass I like insulation without a vapor barrier built-in in other words without the paper. If your fiberglass insulation gets wet in it, it will dry out and be fine. If I was working for an insurance company Because they always try to make that extra money they will always say if it gets wet, it’s no good replace it. Insurance company makes their money from getting jobs done whether it needs it or not if it’s my insulation and it hasn’t been walked on or laid in. I would probably keep it. If animals have been under there I would get rid of it. Wet or not wet. Sorry about the long answer. But if you are talking about your insulation, just barely got wet it will dry out. I’d like a dehumidifier in a single wide mobile home. I think it is detrimental to the Moisture
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Ok, thanks. Good to know. In my case it was dripping wet because of a leaking outside faucet into the underbelly, then it dried out, then after a couple of years our water filter dumped all its water in our carpeted closet and bedroom - it did dried out but the floor is bumpy now and probably should be replaced even if I don't notice any mold. Plus we have a rodent problem and I'm guessing that they live in the underfloor insulation, so it should be replaced some day, but how to keep rodents away from it?
@naturewatcher7596 No, I don't know what this guy is talking about . If this type of insulation gets wet, it looses it's r value. So it's essentially worthless once it's wet. Fiberglass insulation cannot get wet and is known for other problems as well such as sagging. You will loose r value and your air conditioner will have to work more to cool your home and your energy bills will be high. I would recommend using a mineral wool which is fire and moisture resistant. And it doesn't sag.
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair What do you think about pointing an ozone generator down there? I had plumbing leaks and lots of water over a long period of time under my DW. Finally got it all dried out :-) Now working on getting rid of the smell.
This insulation is just a paradise for rodents and other critters. I don't see anything which prevents them to nest in it. The underbelly could be easily chewed or torn by them.
@Drew's Roofing & Home Repair yeah that place is great. Anyways there's mobile homes to work on up here. Mostly east and south of where I'm at near Cleveland. But nobody wants the work
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair thank u so much. I am a single lady that just purchased an older mobile home with one income trying to do the dyi's myself. Thanks so much for putting these videos up. They have so much info. Was off today and was doing research watching even sum of ur old videos. Keep it up. New subscriber in the house
What are your thoughts on replumbing with pex pipe instead of PVC. I live in pa. My pipes all cracked and need replaced so was thinking of having it done with pex
I’m working on one myself,can’t thank you enough for these videos they are helping me more than you know, thanks !!!!!
Glad to help
Awesome video! I love the different content! Very informative
I do a little of everything. I like to show my work I hope it will help someone when they do there's
Another awesome video
Thanks again!
Drew, I do appreciate your hard work not only in the repairs, but trying to film each step and explain it all to us. Most people don't give kudos when it's deserved but I wanted to say thank you. I wish you were here in North Texas, I would hire you. Stay safe!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I try to help as many people as I can to get it done, right
And Paul is saying to himself , get in here and show me how it’s done , LOL . Nice to have a good worker like him , never complains , always does a good job 👍🇨🇦
Paul is amazing I love that guy. Always nice to have a great helper. I have known paul for over 30 yrs
He never did it before. First time for him. Lol
Good job 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
As far as the duct insulating goes I have decided to do mine using prodex closed cell polyethylene aluminized sheeting using a insulation stapler and 3m tape after completely sealing all registers and connections airtight. Will be posting videos on that. I enjoy watching your content.
I would definitely love to see your videos when you post them. Do me a favor and share that link with me. And thank you for watching. I’m getting ready to go onto there and actually do some more of that. This job is still not finished believe it or not lots to do many more videos coming with you see what I do with all the water lines.
Awesome video brother
Thanks for the visit
Your lucky you got room to work underneath. All the house trailers I've seen your crawling and can bearly get under the centre beams
True that
Every time is see all those dust particles floating, around i am surprised workers and those filming are not wearing mask! I see it all the time even on those DIY TV shows, during renovations!
I know. We are the worst
Beard blocks the dust
Very nice, I have a big mice problem and this should help.
Yes it will you have to evict them
@@DrewsroofingandhomerepairYep, I've ordered some grandpa gus repellent
Can't wait to see what you do with them heat vents
Coming soon
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair how much for a new roof on a 10 by 60 single wide
7500
Repwhich areas do you service
Just what I need
I’m guessing sometime in August I’ll get back in here and do some more work on this make more videos
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair mines leaking every where. Money money
Just. The very question. I asks a few weeks ago. Thank. U. now trying to find some one. To do this to my home.
Good luck! Lots of people do not work on them. If your house is low to the ground it makes it hard
When renovating a 1984 mobile home, do you suggest using insulation in the bathroom walls? Some form of sound barrier?
For the underpinning - just saw the 10 most old video about the wooden panels vs the traditional plastic. Which is more insulating?
Aso, where does one find quality insulating windows for mobile homes? I'm near Raleigh.
Doing my window shopping and getting an idea for pricing.
BTW - I'd like y'all to reseal my roof this Spring :). I'll contact you you in January for an estimate.
Paella windows from lowes are great 👍 I look forward to talking to you
I noticed the sand you have under your mobile home, is there a reason you used sand? Curious if that will have any drawbacks in Wisconsin climate.
Dang that house is up high
Yes fortunately I have all that room under my house I am definitely blessed for that now at the other end it’s a little bit tighter and that is the end it has all the water pipes drain lines and all that goodness so that will be a little tougher than the end I’m working on now I’ll get her done a little at a time
great videos as always!!!, I was wondering how you keep your steel beams in such a good shape, did you paint them to prevent rust?
We don’t get salt air around here so no rust
great job i need this done on my double wide wild cats have gotten under and destroyed u can hear them walkin on the heat ducts and stuff i hate to see how bad it is under there but i cant go under and do it cuz of 2 herniated disc in back what does something like this cost ?
This is my house so I’m not sure. But I would guess around 3500 to 4000
Thank you so much for your videos. I moved in to my grandmother’s 2001 Clayton that had been empty for 7+ years. When we turned on the air conditioner this summer, the flooring began to soften all along one side. My husband is going to be replacing the subfloor (using your videos) along the side of the house with our kitchen and dining room on it.
In your experience with handling mobile home cabinets, should we go ahead and buy new cabinets to put in when we take the old ones out to replace the subfloor beneath them? I’m just concerned about how sturdy the cabinets are when it comes to moving them around like that.
Btw, thank you so much. He was a little concerned that it was the new A/C unit that he installed that caused our flooring issues. It’s kind of nice to see that this is a common problem when the trunk lines are left exposed.
When you turn on the air in a mobile home that’s been sitting. Empty for a while probably with animals living in it. We’re always going to have to replace the insulation. And the insulation around the pipe is probably going to be destroyed so when you turn on the air the condensation will create moisture under your house, which will cause floor damage. When you do do the floor, use a quality flooring like in Vantex or adventeck you see it in all my videos is the best. I’m glad our videos are helping with your problem. As far as I’m concerned yes, when you take out the cabinets they’re going to be junk. They are very hard to remove and when they do come out generally they fall apart they’re not made of much so I suggest replacing them with new ones for sure you’ll save a lot of headaches
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair thank you so much! That helps us a lot with getting all the materials together. I appreciate it!
I have a doublewide with underbelly insulation problems. I noticed you stuffing the replacement insulation in and there was no paper backing on it.
If paper backed is used, which side goes against the floor and which faces the ground? Or, do you not recommend paper backed?
Also never saw a video on how you boxed in or wrapped the duct trunk line. How did you handle that? Mine is exposed after tearing some insulation out due to cats getting into the insulation.
Good Question the vapor barrier always goes towards the inside I like unface insulation best.
Ive never seen mobile homes with 4’ of clearance like that here in Rhode Island. Just buying a DW right now. Lucky to have 2’. Makes doing anything under there very difficult 😕
That’s crazy. How did they expect you to fix it if it’s so low to the ground
That's the issue I'm facing, only have about 24" under my DW in Florida. I'm needing major work done underneath, but no room to move.
Mine is between 18" and 24" off the ground and I'm in South Mississippi, this year I have to crawl underneath and replace the underbelly and insulation on my 28x80 ... any pointers on what material to use down south and an easy way for a 60 y o woman to install??? @@Drewsroofingandhomerepair
I just Re Piped a 80x16 Manufactured home the other day. I Shuld have taken Video on it. Also a couple Suggestion. You should get some Tyvek Suits and respirators. Saves your lungs, Saves your itchy arms, Saves your clothes and once you take it off you're just as clean at the minute you started. And You can find what is Called Vevor Gardening Fabric it works amaziung under mobile homes to help hold insulation up and it breathes.
That is very interesting my friend I definitely need some Tyvek suits and that gardening fabric does work really well under there. I also like the roofing synthetic felt it also breeze and is very strong and durable
love you video but I would wear some sort of mask.
I agree I had some for the job and misplaced them
Hey Drew appreciate the mobile home info. I have a question. My bro in law is about to rent me his single wide trailer and there's a semi wall that's divided the living and kitchen. I asked if it's possible if we could have that wall removed to have more space but he thinks it's part of the integrity of the structure of the roof.
If I send you a picture can I get your opinion on it whether we could tear down that wall or if it will compromise the roof structure? I can email a picture to you
Yes 910-294-1761. Cell phone ☎️
I’m planning on re-insulating the belly of my single wide, I’m considering roxul rock wool. What are your thoughts on using r22 rock wool? I’m in Canada 🇨🇦
Rock wool is a great product. I say go with it.
I saw your old videos you used faced insulation in the floor joists, it looks like your using unfaced now. Which is better?
I am installing a tarp below on this job. To be honest. It’s ok either way. If I was doing it from above with new floors. I might use paper insulation. It is easier because I can staple it but here I’m doing it from below. So I use faceless
Have you ran across in mobile homes the new Mexico timber company and the crazy story about what they saw at lizard head the rock slide bolter
would love to see a "boxing in" of the trunk portion. Seems very difficult but mabe necessary
Challenge accepted
Love your video. Its super easy. How much you spent on this???
3000
yo drew big question... would you ever do spray foam instead??? mine is bricked as well.....
I don’t think I would probably ever do that. I think insulation is the better option but it’s something I’ve never really thought about so maybe
Can I use that pink foam board insulation instead? Less messy?
Yes you can if you like
Very hardwork so do u not itch after messing with insulation
No it doesn’t bother me at all
for for me that will not work only have maybe 2 foot to work in and if the insulation get wet will fall because of the weight.. am in south Louisiana and lots of rain.am open to any ideas thank you
Go to Lowe’s buy 1 or 2 dehumidifier put them under your house. I have 1 under mine. I run it all summer
what did you end up doing with the vent ducts? we are currently in this same situation and do not know what to do with them.
This is what I deal with them
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nice job,not easy,,,have you ever tried rock wool?
I but I have heard of it
what do you guys typically charge to re insulate and vapour barrier a typical size single wide mobile home?
I don’t do for the most part single wide mobile homes because you can’t get to the insulation without ripping out the underbelly or the flooring. Generally, when somebody does a singlewide, they do it from the top side wall repairing.
I've seen some videos saying you need to have the paper side of insulation facing down and then some other video's people put it in facing the subfloor. Which is the right way?
The vapor barrier always faces inside. 1 exception mobile homes with and underbelly. The underbelly is a vapor barrier already and it’s hanging under the floor. To be honest I like faceless insulation no barrier. I think it’s useless.
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair I see. Thank you. Your videos have been extremely helpful for me. I'm about to remodel a room in my trailer and I'm going to tear up some plywood I installed a year or so ago to install blocking all the way around like you do and put OSB down, then a water proof underlayment paper on top of that. Then use those tiger claws to hang the insulation from underneath the room and then install an underbelly. You're the best source of knowledge about these things. Appreciate the videos!
Drew, you might want to check on this, but you're not supposed to compress the fiberglass when installing it.
Thank you for the comment I thought it was fine where the rods go
how do you prevent those steel beams from rusting, my double wide beams are so rusted.
Put a dehumidifier under your house
What about the plastic that goes on top? Are you going to put the under belly plastic back? Or just leave it exposed??
Actually, the plastic is like a vapor barrier and after I remove the old insulation and the underbelly, I re-insulated the floor Joyce. Originally the floor joists are not insulated. All the insulation is laying in the underbelly I removed that and therefore I had to insulate the floor joist. There’s no real reason to put another vapor barrier under there as the vapor barrier is facing the floor already, so I’m gonna leave it like it is yes
Hi, can you suggest the best belly board and what you use to attach it?
What ever works best for you. Anything will work better then nothing. Styrofoam 4 by 8 sheets will work
What did you use to cover all the insulation and how did you attach it?
I didn’t cover it with anything and the video shows the product we used to install the insulation
One question my insulation comes with a paper one side,the paper needs to be removed???
No you can get paper with faced, which is the paper or unfazed without the paper. If you get it with the paper, the paper goes towards the inside of the house.
How much would it cost roughly to gut out a 28 by 60 double wide and put new insulation underneath
If you did it yourself, the material would probably cost you about 2000 and then you gotta figure labor
would live to see the "boxing in"" of the trunk thanks
How often the insulation should be replaced? If it gets wet will it still work after drying up?
Well, as far as I’m concerned, the insulation never goes bad. It is made of fiberglass I like insulation without a vapor barrier built-in in other words without the paper. If your fiberglass insulation gets wet in it, it will dry out and be fine. If I was working for an insurance company Because they always try to make that extra money they will always say if it gets wet, it’s no good replace it. Insurance company makes their money from getting jobs done whether it needs it or not if it’s my insulation and it hasn’t been walked on or laid in. I would probably keep it. If animals have been under there I would get rid of it. Wet or not wet. Sorry about the long answer. But if you are talking about your insulation, just barely got wet it will dry out. I’d like a dehumidifier in a single wide mobile home. I think it is detrimental to the Moisture
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Ok, thanks. Good to know. In my case it was dripping wet because of a leaking outside faucet into the underbelly, then it dried out, then after a couple of years our water filter dumped all its water in our carpeted closet and bedroom - it did dried out but the floor is bumpy now and probably should be replaced even if I don't notice any mold. Plus we have a rodent problem and I'm guessing that they live in the underfloor insulation, so it should be replaced some day, but how to keep rodents away from it?
@naturewatcher7596 No, I don't know what this guy is talking about . If this type of insulation gets wet, it looses it's r value. So it's essentially worthless once it's wet. Fiberglass insulation cannot get wet and is known for other problems as well such as sagging. You will loose r value and your air conditioner will have to work more to cool your home and your energy bills will be high. I would recommend using a mineral wool which is fire and moisture resistant. And it doesn't sag.
What did you disinfect with to eliminate smell?
I bought something on Amazon. Some of it was liquid and I sprayed down everything and the other was a powder to absorb odor.
Smells like a brand new house now
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair What do you think about pointing an ozone generator down there? I had plumbing leaks and lots of water over a long period of time under my DW. Finally got it all dried out :-) Now working on getting rid of the smell.
What R value insulation are you using?
R-19
Why no double-wide roofing
Not sure what you mean. I do double wide roofing a lot. what do you need. I’m glad to help
This insulation is just a paradise for rodents and other critters. I don't see anything which prevents them to nest in it. The underbelly could be easily chewed or torn by them.
Nothing is going to keep rodents out, except for maybe poison
How much do you charge for a double wide mobile home
This is actually my home I don’t do it for anybody else. I hate going under mobile homes. This particular one is mine so I had to do it.
Drew, do you guys do much work in NE Ohio?
I have only been there once while we were there we went to visit the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame
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@Drew's Roofing & Home Repair yeah that place is great. Anyways there's mobile homes to work on up here. Mostly east and south of where I'm at near Cleveland. But nobody wants the work
I love working on them my favorite thing to do
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@Drew's Roofing & Home Repair I can see! I've been roofing/Siding and carpentry for 25 years and never ripped one open
I don't understand why ur not wareing a dust mask at the very least. You need a painter mask. That alot of insulation in ur lungs.
I wore 1 most of the time. Paul on the other hand. No
What are those wire things called to hold up the insulation?
You can buy them at Lowe’s they are called insulation tiger claws. Ask somebody at the pro desk they will lead you right to them
@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair thank u so much. I am a single lady that just purchased an older mobile home with one income trying to do the dyi's myself. Thanks so much for putting these videos up. They have so much info. Was off today and was doing research watching even sum of ur old videos. Keep it up. New subscriber in the house
Thank you. I’m glad to help. Ask any questions I will answer
What are your thoughts on replumbing with pex pipe instead of PVC. I live in pa. My pipes all cracked and need replaced so was thinking of having it done with pex
I’m not much of a plumber idk
Put a mask on please
For the most part we did. At least I did behind the camera
No face covering while handling insulation. Bet you went home with itchies and bad vision and a cough.
I will wear next time
Why in the fook would you not wear at least a n95 face mask its unbelievable
I know right. Dam it man
Can you make your videos shorter and better. You talk too much.
I know. I’m a talker
Please put some paper masks on you can see the insulation floating through the air on the video
We looked for them. I have them just misplaced them