remodeling a mobile home
Remodeling a Mobile Home Is Hard Work
Mike JerryRemodeling a mobile home takes more work than most people think. The interior design may be smaller, but there is just as much work that has to go into a mobile home renovation -- don't let its dimensions fool you. The first challenge is trying to keep your ceiling level. Mobile homes have flat roofs and when moisture comes, it tends to soak into the roof. You may have to create something that will help the moisture roll off when it comes. Another moisture problem could be the bathroom. Bathrooms tend to hold moisture in, which in turn causes dampness.
For those of use who live very simply, this may mean that we make a mobile home our place to hang our hat. Most of the time, a mobile home, whether single or double wide, does not look like it needs a lot of work. But, it can be surprising to discover how much work our homes really need to keep us safe. This is why remodeling a mobile home is not something to take up lightly.
Here are some options to consider before remodeling a mobile home:
Exterior Remodeling
The first step in remodeling a mobile home may mean taking down the outside shell. This could mean the old vinyl or metal that the home was originally built with and replacing it with sheeting for insulation, then new vinyl for the outside and the roof. You can find rollable roof covers to replace the old ones. Make sure they are lightweight yet durable. Replacing old vinyl will mean getting rid of damp or damaged sheeting and providing new material that will not only keep dry but hold the heat in more efficiently.
Interior Remodeling
If you want to focus on the inside, then remodeling a mobile home from the interior depends on what needs to be done in your individual home. If you find that your bathroom needs work, consider replacing both the tub and the toilet. In most mobile homes, the bathroom holds moisture in, thus creating dampness and causing water damage to the walls. You can go to any mobile home supply store and find a toilet or shower/tub that will fit into the bathroom. Make sure that you take measurement, clean the area completely before installation and have the necessary instructions before you begin.
Financing
With any project, it is important to make sure that you have enough money to fund your mobile home project the entire way through. Map out the costs and expenses for the project. If you can't do it yourself, also consider how much it may cost to hire a contractor.
The finished product for remodeling a mobile home should look very good. As with any other home, it will take work, money and time. But, your home is your haven, and you need to make sure it looks as good as it feels. Especially when it comes to your family's comfort, making sure that the temperature is right and that dampness is not causing a problem.
Here are some options to consider before remodeling a mobile home:
Exterior Remodeling
The first step in remodeling a mobile home may mean taking down the outside shell. This could mean the old vinyl or metal that the home was originally built with and replacing it with sheeting for insulation, then new vinyl for the outside and the roof. You can find rollable roof covers to replace the old ones. Make sure they are lightweight yet durable. Replacing old vinyl will mean getting rid of damp or damaged sheeting and providing new material that will not only keep dry but hold the heat in more efficiently.
Interior Remodeling
If you want to focus on the inside, then remodeling a mobile home from the interior depends on what needs to be done in your individual home. If you find that your bathroom needs work, consider replacing both the tub and the toilet. In most mobile homes, the bathroom holds moisture in, thus creating dampness and causing water damage to the walls. You can go to any mobile home supply store and find a toilet or shower/tub that will fit into the bathroom. Make sure that you take measurement, clean the area completely before installation and have the necessary instructions before you begin.
Financing
With any project, it is important to make sure that you have enough money to fund your mobile home project the entire way through. Map out the costs and expenses for the project. If you can't do it yourself, also consider how much it may cost to hire a contractor.
The finished product for remodeling a mobile home should look very good. As with any other home, it will take work, money and time. But, your home is your haven, and you need to make sure it looks as good as it feels. Especially when it comes to your family's comfort, making sure that the temperature is right and that dampness is not causing a problem.
