I’m working on one myself,can’t thank you enough for these videos they are helping me more than you know, thanks !!!!!

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

5 ай бұрын

Glad to help

Drew, I do appreciate your hard work not only in the repairs, but trying to film each step and explain it all to us. Most people don't give kudos when it's deserved but I wanted to say thank you. I wish you were here in North Texas, I would hire you. Stay safe!

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. I try to help as many people as I can to get it done, right

These dudes no everything there is to know about a mobile home excellent videos Tacoma Washington 🗿

And Paul is saying to himself , get in here and show me how it’s done , LOL . Nice to have a good worker like him , never complains , always does a good job 👍🇨🇦

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Paul is amazing I love that guy. Always nice to have a great helper. I have known paul for over 30 yrs

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

He never did it before. First time for him. Lol

It is INSANE how much space you guys have. I think under the folks place (put on lot in 85'ish) there is maybe 12-18" of clearance and other spots a bit more. To get under there years ago at 145lbs I would have to shimmy using my ankles and arms to move fully horizontally. In one spot I had to curl into a ball to even turn around and make my way out towards the only exit.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

3 күн бұрын

Most double Watts are put low to the ground. Don’t ask me why if I ever had to have one put on a lot like this one I would ask them to give me 3 to 3 1/2 feet at least space in case I had to ever get under there.

@stevensims3342

2 күн бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Yeah its crazy. My mom and dad were in the middle of building a family and I think my mom was home by herself when they put the home in. no one thought it would be a good idea to put the thing up a foot higher. That too man, I might do a series so people can see how bad this underside is. You don't crawl, you shimmy. It's a shimmy space lol.

As far as the duct insulating goes I have decided to do mine using prodex closed cell polyethylene aluminized sheeting using a insulation stapler and 3m tape after completely sealing all registers and connections airtight. Will be posting videos on that. I enjoy watching your content.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I would definitely love to see your videos when you post them. Do me a favor and share that link with me. And thank you for watching. I’m getting ready to go onto there and actually do some more of that. This job is still not finished believe it or not lots to do many more videos coming with you see what I do with all the water lines.

Can't wait to see what you do with them heat vents

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon

@coralynsaucier794

Жыл бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair how much for a new roof on a 10 by 60 single wide

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

7500

@coralynsaucier794

Жыл бұрын

Repwhich areas do you service

Very nice, I have a big mice problem and this should help.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Ай бұрын

Yes it will you have to evict them

@GScully42

Ай бұрын

​@@DrewsroofingandhomerepairYep, I've ordered some grandpa gus repellent

Every time is see all those dust particles floating, around i am surprised workers and those filming are not wearing mask! I see it all the time even on those DIY TV shows, during renovations!

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I know. We are the worst

@kylerrichmeier5892

7 ай бұрын

Beard blocks the dust

Another awesome video

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Awesome video! I love the different content! Very informative

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I do a little of everything. I like to show my work I hope it will help someone when they do there's

Just. The very question. I asks a few weeks ago. Thank. U. now trying to find some one. To do this to my home.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Lots of people do not work on them. If your house is low to the ground it makes it hard

Awesome video brother

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

love you video but I would wear some sort of mask.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I agree I had some for the job and misplaced them

Dang that house is up high

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Yes fortunately I have all that room under my house I am definitely blessed for that now at the other end it’s a little bit tighter and that is the end it has all the water pipes drain lines and all that goodness so that will be a little tougher than the end I’m working on now I’ll get her done a little at a time

Your lucky you got room to work underneath. All the house trailers I've seen your crawling and can bearly get under the centre beams

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

7 ай бұрын

True that

I just Re Piped a 80x16 Manufactured home the other day. I Shuld have taken Video on it. Also a couple Suggestion. You should get some Tyvek Suits and respirators. Saves your lungs, Saves your itchy arms, Saves your clothes and once you take it off you're just as clean at the minute you started. And You can find what is Called Vevor Gardening Fabric it works amaziung under mobile homes to help hold insulation up and it breathes.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

That is very interesting my friend I definitely need some Tyvek suits and that gardening fabric does work really well under there. I also like the roofing synthetic felt it also breeze and is very strong and durable

Ive never seen mobile homes with 4’ of clearance like that here in Rhode Island. Just buying a DW right now. Lucky to have 2’. Makes doing anything under there very difficult 😕

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

That’s crazy. How did they expect you to fix it if it’s so low to the ground

@dorsett1966

Жыл бұрын

That's the issue I'm facing, only have about 24" under my DW in Florida. I'm needing major work done underneath, but no room to move.

@user-lu3lr7mr9h

10 ай бұрын

Mine is between 18" and 24" off the ground and I'm in South Mississippi, this year I have to crawl underneath and replace the underbelly and insulation on my 28x80 ... any pointers on what material to use down south and an easy way for a 60 y o woman to install??? @@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Good job 👏

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

How many rolls of insulation would a double wide take to fully stuff the floors like this?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

2 күн бұрын

Not sure. But the insulation says how many sq ft per roll

About how many hours do you think you have removing the old insulation and belly and installing the new insulation.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

3 күн бұрын

Me and my friend Paul I would have to say four days two guys for the labor so it was a lot of work. It was a lot of work and if the trailer is lower than this one, it’s gonna be even worse.

Just what I need

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing sometime in August I’ll get back in here and do some more work on this make more videos

@ricr.4669

Жыл бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair mines leaking every where. Money money

What are those metal things called that you used to hold the insulation into place ?

Drew, you might want to check on this, but you're not supposed to compress the fiberglass when installing it.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment I thought it was fine where the rods go

When renovating a 1984 mobile home, do you suggest using insulation in the bathroom walls? Some form of sound barrier? For the underpinning - just saw the 10 most old video about the wooden panels vs the traditional plastic. Which is more insulating? Aso, where does one find quality insulating windows for mobile homes? I'm near Raleigh. Doing my window shopping and getting an idea for pricing. BTW - I'd like y'all to reseal my roof this Spring :). I'll contact you you in January for an estimate.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Paella windows from lowes are great 👍 I look forward to talking to you

for for me that will not work only have maybe 2 foot to work in and if the insulation get wet will fall because of the weight.. am in south Louisiana and lots of rain.am open to any ideas thank you

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

6 ай бұрын

Go to Lowe’s buy 1 or 2 dehumidifier put them under your house. I have 1 under mine. I run it all summer

how do you prevent those steel beams from rusting, my double wide beams are so rusted.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

2 ай бұрын

Put a dehumidifier under your house

I noticed the sand you have under your mobile home, is there a reason you used sand? Curious if that will have any drawbacks in Wisconsin climate.

would love to see a "boxing in" of the trunk portion. Seems very difficult but mabe necessary

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

7 ай бұрын

Challenge accepted

great job i need this done on my double wide wild cats have gotten under and destroyed u can hear them walkin on the heat ducts and stuff i hate to see how bad it is under there but i cant go under and do it cuz of 2 herniated disc in back what does something like this cost ?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

This is my house so I’m not sure. But I would guess around 3500 to 4000

Very hardwork so do u not itch after messing with insulation

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

No it doesn’t bother me at all

Have you ran across in mobile homes the new Mexico timber company and the crazy story about what they saw at lizard head the rock slide bolter

One question my insulation comes with a paper one side,the paper needs to be removed???

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

6 ай бұрын

No you can get paper with faced, which is the paper or unfazed without the paper. If you get it with the paper, the paper goes towards the inside of the house.

great videos as always!!!, I was wondering how you keep your steel beams in such a good shape, did you paint them to prevent rust?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

9 ай бұрын

We don’t get salt air around here so no rust

I don't understand why ur not wareing a dust mask at the very least. You need a painter mask. That alot of insulation in ur lungs.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

9 ай бұрын

I wore 1 most of the time. Paul on the other hand. No

What about the plastic that goes on top? Are you going to put the under belly plastic back? Or just leave it exposed??

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

11 ай бұрын

Actually, the plastic is like a vapor barrier and after I remove the old insulation and the underbelly, I re-insulated the floor Joyce. Originally the floor joists are not insulated. All the insulation is laying in the underbelly I removed that and therefore I had to insulate the floor joist. There’s no real reason to put another vapor barrier under there as the vapor barrier is facing the floor already, so I’m gonna leave it like it is yes

Hey Drew appreciate the mobile home info. I have a question. My bro in law is about to rent me his single wide trailer and there's a semi wall that's divided the living and kitchen. I asked if it's possible if we could have that wall removed to have more space but he thinks it's part of the integrity of the structure of the roof. If I send you a picture can I get your opinion on it whether we could tear down that wall or if it will compromise the roof structure? I can email a picture to you

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Yes 910-294-1761. Cell phone ☎️

This insulation is just a paradise for rodents and other critters. I don't see anything which prevents them to nest in it. The underbelly could be easily chewed or torn by them.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Nothing is going to keep rodents out, except for maybe poison

I have a doublewide with underbelly insulation problems. I noticed you stuffing the replacement insulation in and there was no paper backing on it. If paper backed is used, which side goes against the floor and which faces the ground? Or, do you not recommend paper backed? Also never saw a video on how you boxed in or wrapped the duct trunk line. How did you handle that? Mine is exposed after tearing some insulation out due to cats getting into the insulation.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Good Question the vapor barrier always goes towards the inside I like unface insulation best.

Thank you so much for your videos. I moved in to my grandmother’s 2001 Clayton that had been empty for 7+ years. When we turned on the air conditioner this summer, the flooring began to soften all along one side. My husband is going to be replacing the subfloor (using your videos) along the side of the house with our kitchen and dining room on it. In your experience with handling mobile home cabinets, should we go ahead and buy new cabinets to put in when we take the old ones out to replace the subfloor beneath them? I’m just concerned about how sturdy the cabinets are when it comes to moving them around like that. Btw, thank you so much. He was a little concerned that it was the new A/C unit that he installed that caused our flooring issues. It’s kind of nice to see that this is a common problem when the trunk lines are left exposed.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

10 ай бұрын

When you turn on the air in a mobile home that’s been sitting. Empty for a while probably with animals living in it. We’re always going to have to replace the insulation. And the insulation around the pipe is probably going to be destroyed so when you turn on the air the condensation will create moisture under your house, which will cause floor damage. When you do do the floor, use a quality flooring like in Vantex or adventeck you see it in all my videos is the best. I’m glad our videos are helping with your problem. As far as I’m concerned yes, when you take out the cabinets they’re going to be junk. They are very hard to remove and when they do come out generally they fall apart they’re not made of much so I suggest replacing them with new ones for sure you’ll save a lot of headaches

@deriale6015

10 ай бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair thank you so much! That helps us a lot with getting all the materials together. I appreciate it!

what do you guys typically charge to re insulate and vapour barrier a typical size single wide mobile home?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

10 ай бұрын

I don’t do for the most part single wide mobile homes because you can’t get to the insulation without ripping out the underbelly or the flooring. Generally, when somebody does a singlewide, they do it from the top side wall repairing.

Can I use that pink foam board insulation instead? Less messy?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can if you like

I saw your old videos you used faced insulation in the floor joists, it looks like your using unfaced now. Which is better?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I am installing a tarp below on this job. To be honest. It’s ok either way. If I was doing it from above with new floors. I might use paper insulation. It is easier because I can staple it but here I’m doing it from below. So I use faceless

yo drew big question... would you ever do spray foam instead??? mine is bricked as well.....

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I would probably ever do that. I think insulation is the better option but it’s something I’ve never really thought about so maybe

What did you use to cover all the insulation and how did you attach it?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

8 ай бұрын

I didn’t cover it with anything and the video shows the product we used to install the insulation

Love your video. Its super easy. How much you spent on this???

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

8 ай бұрын

3000

I’m planning on re-insulating the belly of my single wide, I’m considering roxul rock wool. What are your thoughts on using r22 rock wool? I’m in Canada 🇨🇦

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Rock wool is a great product. I say go with it.

Why no double-wide roofing

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean. I do double wide roofing a lot. what do you need. I’m glad to help

How much would it cost roughly to gut out a 28 by 60 double wide and put new insulation underneath

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

9 ай бұрын

If you did it yourself, the material would probably cost you about 2000 and then you gotta figure labor

@ahole5388

7 ай бұрын

would live to see the "boxing in"" of the trunk thanks

what did you end up doing with the vent ducts? we are currently in this same situation and do not know what to do with them.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

This is what I deal with them kzread.info/dash/bejne/kWeKyMaRnabdYKQ.html

Hi, can you suggest the best belly board and what you use to attach it?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

What ever works best for you. Anything will work better then nothing. Styrofoam 4 by 8 sheets will work

nice job,not easy,,,have you ever tried rock wool?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I but I have heard of it

How often the insulation should be replaced? If it gets wet will it still work after drying up?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Well, as far as I’m concerned, the insulation never goes bad. It is made of fiberglass I like insulation without a vapor barrier built-in in other words without the paper. If your fiberglass insulation gets wet in it, it will dry out and be fine. If I was working for an insurance company Because they always try to make that extra money they will always say if it gets wet, it’s no good replace it. Insurance company makes their money from getting jobs done whether it needs it or not if it’s my insulation and it hasn’t been walked on or laid in. I would probably keep it. If animals have been under there I would get rid of it. Wet or not wet. Sorry about the long answer. But if you are talking about your insulation, just barely got wet it will dry out. I’d like a dehumidifier in a single wide mobile home. I think it is detrimental to the Moisture

@naturewatcher7596

Жыл бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair Ok, thanks. Good to know. In my case it was dripping wet because of a leaking outside faucet into the underbelly, then it dried out, then after a couple of years our water filter dumped all its water in our carpeted closet and bedroom - it did dried out but the floor is bumpy now and probably should be replaced even if I don't notice any mold. Plus we have a rodent problem and I'm guessing that they live in the underfloor insulation, so it should be replaced some day, but how to keep rodents away from it?

@marcoandres8830

Жыл бұрын

​@naturewatcher7596 No, I don't know what this guy is talking about . If this type of insulation gets wet, it looses it's r value. So it's essentially worthless once it's wet. Fiberglass insulation cannot get wet and is known for other problems as well such as sagging. You will loose r value and your air conditioner will have to work more to cool your home and your energy bills will be high. I would recommend using a mineral wool which is fire and moisture resistant. And it doesn't sag.

What did you disinfect with to eliminate smell?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I bought something on Amazon. Some of it was liquid and I sprayed down everything and the other was a powder to absorb odor.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Smells like a brand new house now

@lucybrenton149

10 ай бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair What do you think about pointing an ozone generator down there? I had plumbing leaks and lots of water over a long period of time under my DW. Finally got it all dried out :-) Now working on getting rid of the smell.

What R value insulation are you using?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

3 ай бұрын

R-19

How much do you charge for a double wide mobile home

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

This is actually my home I don’t do it for anybody else. I hate going under mobile homes. This particular one is mine so I had to do it.

I've seen some videos saying you need to have the paper side of insulation facing down and then some other video's people put it in facing the subfloor. Which is the right way?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

The vapor barrier always faces inside. 1 exception mobile homes with and underbelly. The underbelly is a vapor barrier already and it’s hanging under the floor. To be honest I like faceless insulation no barrier. I think it’s useless.

@nightbirdgames

Жыл бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair I see. Thank you. Your videos have been extremely helpful for me. I'm about to remodel a room in my trailer and I'm going to tear up some plywood I installed a year or so ago to install blocking all the way around like you do and put OSB down, then a water proof underlayment paper on top of that. Then use those tiger claws to hang the insulation from underneath the room and then install an underbelly. You're the best source of knowledge about these things. Appreciate the videos!

Drew, do you guys do much work in NE Ohio?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I have only been there once while we were there we went to visit the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZODlsGmgqnfddY.html

@ericbstudios9807

Жыл бұрын

@Drew's Roofing & Home Repair yeah that place is great. Anyways there's mobile homes to work on up here. Mostly east and south of where I'm at near Cleveland. But nobody wants the work

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I love working on them my favorite thing to do kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYuZ1quKl9Gsd9Y.html

@ericbstudios9807

Жыл бұрын

@Drew's Roofing & Home Repair I can see! I've been roofing/Siding and carpentry for 25 years and never ripped one open

Put a mask on please

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

7 ай бұрын

For the most part we did. At least I did behind the camera

What are those wire things called to hold up the insulation?

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

You can buy them at Lowe’s they are called insulation tiger claws. Ask somebody at the pro desk they will lead you right to them

@scullygirlj

Жыл бұрын

@@Drewsroofingandhomerepair thank u so much. I am a single lady that just purchased an older mobile home with one income trying to do the dyi's myself. Thanks so much for putting these videos up. They have so much info. Was off today and was doing research watching even sum of ur old videos. Keep it up. New subscriber in the house

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad to help. Ask any questions I will answer

@scullygirlj

Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on replumbing with pex pipe instead of PVC. I live in pa. My pipes all cracked and need replaced so was thinking of having it done with pex

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I’m not much of a plumber idk

No face covering while handling insulation. Bet you went home with itchies and bad vision and a cough.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I will wear next time

Why in the fook would you not wear at least a n95 face mask its unbelievable

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I know right. Dam it man

Can you make your videos shorter and better. You talk too much.

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

I know. I’m a talker

Please put some paper masks on you can see the insulation floating through the air on the video

@Drewsroofingandhomerepair

Жыл бұрын

We looked for them. I have them just misplaced them