A concrete pad and lots of breeze blocks
They weigh a heck of a lot. Without a foundation, they would sink into the ground and end up being useless.
Any kind of cement mixer will work for laying a foundation. What's more important is the kind of cement you choose to use.
This would depend on what type of exterior wall construction was used, but the answer for most homes is "yes". A standard wood frame home can be moved by detaching it from a slab foundation. This will require a new foundation for the new location, but the rest of the home can be left in tact.
A shallow foundation is generally considered any foundation element that is 6 feet or less in depth. or the depth of foundation is equals to its width of the foundation. Examples are thickened edge slabs and grade beams that are supporting minimal weight.
The percentage of bentonite used in a cement-bentonite mix for foundation treatment typically ranges from 5% to 15% by weight of the total mix. This proportion can vary based on specific project requirements, soil conditions, and desired properties of the final product. It's essential to conduct site-specific tests to determine the optimal mix for effective foundation treatment.
A mobile home is just that "a home which is mobile." The mobiles have wheels, unlike a stick house which is attached to a foundation. Mobile homes can be classified as "real property" if the wheels are removed and the home is placed on a permanent foundation.
Typically, mobile homes are not designed to have a full basement as a foundation due to their construction standards and the need for mobility. Most mobile homes are placed on piers or a concrete slab to allow for movement and stability. However, some modular homes, which are built to more traditional construction codes, can have basements. It's essential to check local regulations and the specific design of the home to determine feasibility.
No, they do not. Mobile homes are often shown after a tornado because they are more easily damaged than a house on a concrete foundation. Mobiles are usually only held in place by steel cables, which are no match for a tornado.
You should be cautious about mobile homes the same way you would be about any other home. You need to be careful the price is right, the foundation is good, there is no mold, everything is to code, and so on.
New mobile homes can be purchased online at most of the manufactures websites. This includes companies such as Clayton Homes, Expo Mobile Homes, and Skyline Homes.
No. Mobile homes are not real property.
They are still there building mobile homes - - -
SIC 2451 applies to MOBILE HOMES.
Well, honey, in Canada, mobile homes are considered personal property if they can be moved from one location to another. However, if a mobile home is affixed to a permanent foundation and connected to utilities, it may be classified as real property. So, it really depends on how rooted that mobile home is - kind of like deciding if you're a city slicker or a country bumpkin.
Titles for mobile homes began to be issued in the U.S. with the implementation of the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. This act established federal standards for mobile homes and introduced the concept of issuing a title for mobile homes similar to that of vehicles. As a result, mobile homes produced after this date were required to have titles.
One can find a listing of mobile homes for sale on online websites such as mhvillage, homefinder, and/or realtor. On these websites information can be put in to find the bars to find homes ranging from whatever one wants. It also includes location, pictures, and other specific information needed to find a good priced mobile home.
They do need to be placed on concrete blocks and anchored to the ground with chain or cable. -Most authority's don't appear to demand a full 'foundation'