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How much do modular homes cost in NJ?

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Modular house cost is $75/sq.ft up to $115/sq.ft. It is vary from size of the houses and predictable costs for retrofitting and remodeling work.

How do you get an application for a lost mobile home title?

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How do you get an application for a lost Mobile home title?

How do you snake a toilet in a mobile home?

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When you snake a toilet, there will be marks. When you are done, you can scrub part of it away. Most of it will remain and will definitely fade over the next few weeks. They aren't permanant. Scratches in porcelain are permanant so when you snake the toilet, be careful not to scatch the sides as you push the snake in.

wha?You don't snake the toilet, you snake the outside line. wha?You don't snake the toilet itself, you snake the outside line (the tap in front of your house). Plungers are for toilets. answerUe a proper 3 ft toilet snake (closet auger) with a crank, making sure the rubber sleeve is down over the metal end and auger elbow is tucked into trap before rotating snake to protect visible toilet surface. Rotate snake vigorously, while pushing 3-4� and pulling 2-3� at a time, to attempt to move the snake forward without catching and twisting it. These snakes have a tendency to fold back on each other, and the head shows up in the bowl. If rotation is difficult, does the snake have a problem rotating when not in the toilet. It may need servicing or replacing. When the snake is fully extended and rotating easily, it is likely through the bowl and a few inches down the drain. At this point, yanking a pushing very rapidly about 4-6� will often dislodge obstacles in the trap. After doing this several times, a good hard yank pulling the snake right out can be helpful.

Ans 5 - Usually it's much more effective to snake the main line (from immediately below the toilet if possible) Often in homes with unfinished basements or crawlspaces there is a 'cleanout' on the inner end of main drain line. Almost anything in a toilet (with the exception of solid objects like toothpaste tubes) can usually be blown out with a good plunger.

Can you paint mobile home cabinets?

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One gallon of average paint covers about 280 -300 square feet. -Simply add up how many walls you wish to paint, convert to square feet, then divide that by 300. You then know how many gallons you need. Paint prices vary widely so you will have to consider what kind of paint you want.

How are double wide mobile homes put together?

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Mobile homes are built on an assembly line starting with the trailer-like frame coming into the shop. The basic floor joists are placed in and attached to the frame, then runs of piping, electricity and drains are fitted into these joists. A thick strong membrane is stretched across the bottom of the joists and then insulation is place in between the joists and sealed in by the subfloor which is often K3 or chipboard, but can be plywood in better quality mobiles. The walls are all prefabbed and ready to simply be placed in position and airnailed to the floor and each other. The mobile will now move up the line where the kitchen and vanity cupboards and their respective counter tops are installed. Next will come fitting of tub, sinks faucets, waterheater and their respective plumbing.. Next would be the doors and windows followed by the roof joists then ceilings and ceiling insulation. Now that workers are finished going through the home, carpets and roof will be installed. -This entire process happens in about two days or less. -

I once worked on a Motor Home assembly line which was much the same but a little less complicated. We built 4 versions of large Motor Homes in about 6 hours each. -Two on GM chassis units and 2 on Ford chassis units.

What do mobil home makers call a mobile home frame?

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Today's manufactured homes are built with the same building materials as site-built homes, but in a controlled factory environment where quality of construction is invariably superior to what can be done outdoors.

The HUD Code regulates and monitors the manufactured home's design and construction, strength and durability, transportability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and overall quality. It also sets standards for the heating, plumbing, air-conditioning, thermal and electrical systems. The HUD Code also ensures compliance with these standards with a thorough inspection system that takes place at each step as the home is being constructed in the factory.

There are major benefits to having your home built in a factory:

- All aspects of the construction process are quality controlled.

- The weather doesn't interfere with construction, cause costly delays and warp or damage building materials.

- All technicians, craftsmen and assemblers are on the same team and professionally supervised.

- Inventory is better controlled and materials are protected from theft and weather-related damage.

- All construction materials, as well as interior features and appliances, are purchased in volume for additional savings.

- All aspects of construction are continually inspected by not one, but several, inspectors.

How can a mobile home be better insulated?

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First remember that the home came with a sheet detailing what the R-Values where in each area, floor, ceiling and walls. This can usually be found on the door just under the kitchen sink in HUD homes. If your home is not HUD certified or you can not find the label, then the next best thing is to add a reasonable amount, based on your conditions. This is best determined using the values found in the International Residential Code or by asking the Building Official in your jurisdiction. For instance, in my area the prescriptive solutions for insulation would be, R-13 in the walls, R-30 in the ceiling and R-19 in the floors. Your values will probably be different. Another good source might be a licensed insulation contractor in your area. They usually know the required values. A word of CAUTION

How thick is a 1970 mobile home frame?

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It will have a steel frame, usually 12x4 'I' beam.

How do you remove mold under a mobile home floor?

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That's quite a vague description. -It would depend very much on the amount and type of mould. At the very least, I would buy some 'Concrobium Mold Control' from Home Depot and spray this on the mold to begin with. -Wear a mask while doing this. It may well be desirable to get a specialist in molds to assess the situation.

How do you obtain a Texas Title for an abandoned mobile home on your property?

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I'm not certain this will work, but worth trying. -Find any ID numbers off this home, usually on a small plate near front door, or on end of unit outside, or in a kitchen cabinet. Take this number to Texas DMV and ask them to give you title.

Where do you find plans for adding on to a mobile home?

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I have looked and never found any such plans. I went ahead on my own using commonsense and successfully added 220 square feet to mine.

How many boxes of vinyl siding is it going to take for a 14x70 mobile home?

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It's going to take approximately 1400 square feet of siding. -I have no idea how much is in each of your boxes.

How do you install duct work in mobile homes?

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Very difficult ! -It's all under the floor and changing or adding to it means taking up flooring and floorboards

Where can you find the plumbing diagram for a 1999 Redman mobile home?

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No mobile manufacturer that I know of publishes plumbing diagrams. However, the plumbing is usually very simple in mobiles. The incoming cold almost always goes to the area of the HW tank and tees there to go to bathroom and on to kitchen. The hot water pipes usually run about 4" away from the cold and parallel to them. Most home manufacturers make the plumbing run as straightforward as possible, so it doesn't take a genius to figure out.

How to connect a mobile home to power?

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Just as in any house, the power would come from the power agency to a pole at the home's location. Here, the power company fixes a meter and the homeowner is responsible for connection to the home, generally by overhead wires and usually a 100 amp service.

Where can you find and electrical wiring diagram for a 1975 mobile home?

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It's highly unlikely you will ever find a circuit diagram for any Mobile Home, let alone for one 23 years old ! -If you are electrically competent, then buy a circuit tracer. - If not, hire an electrician.

Who are the top 10 mobile home manufacturers?

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There are many companies who produce manufactured or mobile homes. Clayton Homes and Tunica homes are two companies which produce manufactured homes. Other companies include Franklin, Waverlee, Legacy, and Wilkins.

Squrare footage of a 16 x 80 mobile home?

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Most single wide mobile homes are 14 feet by 70 feet, giving them an approximate square footage of 980 sq ft. A typical double wide home is 28 feet by 70 feet for an approximate square footage of 1960.

The square footage on a mobil home can vary greatly depending on the size of the home. The average mobil home has about 1000 square feet.

Which states have the most mobile home parks?

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The states that have the most mobile home parks are located in the South. Florida is the state that has the highest number of mobile home parks.

What is the square footage on a 16x80 mobile home?

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The 16x80 measurement is the travel measurement it includes the hitch which is 4ft so really it's a 16x76 & then you would also have to exclude the exterior walls including siding, framing, and inner walls. I think when I measured my inside width it was about 14.75. so you would also need to deduct that 1.25 ft from the ends as well so then you would be @ 14.75 x 74.25 & then you could do the math so just under 1100 sq ft but still not bad.