Replacing Roof On Double Wide

Manufactured homes the coded homes built after 76 tend to have more pitched or peaked roofs.

Replacing roof on double wide.

Many homeowners who have a flat or bowed roof are in need of a roof repair or replacement. Mobile homes constructed prior to the 1976 implementation of hud code mostly have flat or bowed roofs. Installing a tpo roof over a pitched shingle double wide roof. That brings us to an additional consideration when it comes to roof replacement.

The trailer is set on concrete pads and braced along the perimeter. I d get a contractor to take a look and. I have a question regarding replacing the roof truss system on my double wide mobile home. The pitch of the roof is really flat like a 12 2 maybe a 12 1.

They are commonly made of steel followed by iron and copper. This double wide has gorgeous paneling on the walls and ceilings. The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000. 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.

I am looking at purchasing a piece of property with an old 24x56 double wide trailer on it. Tpo roofing and asphalt roofing by comparison are typically less costly. This type of material is naturally fireproof which often gives the homeowners discounts on homeowner s insurance. Here s a double wide before the tpo is installed over the shingles.

Metal roofs are also more energy efficient than standard shingle roofs. 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 existing roof trusses are constructed from minimalist materials 1x2 lumber and 1 8 paneling vertical support pieces. Can it be done by yourself or is it best to hire a contractor.

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. It has 2x4 stud wall construction with 1x4 top and sill plates. Thinner paneling will sag if you don t attach it every 12 and that isn t always pretty.

Metal roofs are also a common choice especially for double wides with more modern profiles. The home is a 24 x 60 home. This is covered with sheet metal.