Replacing Roof On Double Wide

Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive.

Replacing roof on double wide.

Manufactured homes the coded homes built after 76 tend to have more pitched or peaked roofs. This is covered with sheet metal. 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. Exterior walls are 2x4 studs.

Can it be done by yourself or is it best to hire a contractor. They are commonly made of steel followed by iron and copper. You ll need to go with a 12 furring strip and make sure it is glued and attached well. The trailer is set on concrete pads and braced along the perimeter.

I have a question regarding replacing the roof truss system on my double wide mobile home. I d get a contractor to take a look and. I am looking at purchasing a piece of property with an old 24x56 double wide trailer on it. The existing roof trusses are constructed from minimalist materials 1x2 lumber and 1 8 paneling vertical support pieces.

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. This type of material is naturally fireproof which often gives the homeowners discounts on homeowner s insurance. The pitch of the roof is really flat like a 12 2 maybe a 12 1. The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000.

The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials. Metal roofs are also a common choice especially for double wides with more modern profiles. Installing a tpo roof over a pitched shingle double wide roof. The home is a 24 x 60 home.

This double wide has gorgeous paneling on the walls and ceilings. Tpo roofing and asphalt roofing by comparison are typically less costly. Many homeowners who have a flat or bowed roof are in need of a roof repair or replacement. That brings us to an additional consideration when it comes to roof replacement.

Here s a double wide before the tpo is installed over the shingles. Metal roofs are also more energy efficient than standard shingle roofs. Mobile homes constructed prior to the 1976 implementation of hud code mostly have flat or bowed roofs.