mobile home with a leaking roof

mdcac

i know its not gun related but my grandfather has a mobile home out at the lake that has a leaking roof. anybody ever had this problem and whats the best thing to do. how much would it cost to put a new roof on.
thanks
mdcac

lokdok1

There's a couple of issues here, how old is the home. Is it a large leak or small, what size home is it, can you get by with just re-sealing it?
There's stuff at Home Depot that you can spread over the whole roof, it comes in a 5gal bucket.

COONASS

lokdok1........right its called many names but coolseal is most common.....get the pure white one , reflects the sun (heat)....
this stuff will seal small holes ,tears , seams etc...........
put it on thick in mid morning after the dew dries so it can cure
before dark..........apx three five gallon pails for 80' trailer...
big nap roller with long handle works best................

coonass

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robsguns

Hey if all else fails, and you have a little money, and the lot (space) for it, do what I thought would be neat, and have seen done a couple places. Build a roof over it, like a barn with no sides or ends, just several inches higher than the roof, and several feet wider and longer than the trailer, then make a wrap around porch under the barn roof, looks pretty cool. Takes care of the leaks, blocks out A LOT of heat, and gives you that ranch house effect with lots of room to sit in the shade in the summer sun. Nothing like a nice porch, hang some plants from the thing and some humming bird feeders, put a trellace up for some privacy, and you're all set, nothing left but the rocking chair and the picnic table. Call up Yogi and Booboo and you're all set.

SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC

Edited by - robsguns on 08/12/2002 21:30:43

Warpig883

poke a big heating element thru the wall and call it a hot tub when it is full

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lokdok1

Kind'a like a pavillion, huh Sarge?

Bartman

robsguns

Sort of, just a big porch all the way around the place, like on the old westerns. Those porches are cool. Stop throwing big words at me, pavillion who?

SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC

mdcac

how much do you thank it would cost to put a metal roof over it. and when you say metal are we talking steal or aluminium?
good info keep it coming
thanks.
mdcac

wundudnee

robsguns, you saved me a lot of typing. A lot of building suppliers have pole barn kits that could be modified to fit the trailer's size. It could be made so the trailer could be replaced in time. The porch is a good idea.

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daddo

Do what robsguns says- I've seen it many times and its the best protection for the trailer and the a/c bills will be lower.

robsguns

I dont know about the cost, there's gotta be a lot of variables in there, like location, supply of materials, labor, and design. It wouldnt cost much if I was doing it, especially if I was just doing the roof and not the porch, the required parts ya know? I'd use steel, but thats just my preference. A trip to your local building supplies should give you a good idea rather quickly as to cost. The steel is the main thing I imagine that will run up the cost. I'm no construction expert, I just picture things in my mind and start building, my brother is the expert, and I ask him if its too difficult. Only one piece of advice, for sure, dont forget the building permit, which means you gotta have something on paper in most places. Where your're doing this will dictate what you can get away with to a large degree.

Lets not forget...you might be able to fix the leak, without building another structure.

SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC

Edited by - robsguns on 08/12/2002 22:24:35

daddo

With my lightning fast calculator and superior brain- I've come up with a price of about $2,500.00 for a 50'x12' home, or about $50.00 per lenght foot. Being materials are comparitable to my area. (*Labor not included. Some restrictions may apply, void where prohibited by local laws.......)

robsguns

daddo,
Wheres my overhang at in those figures? I gotta have a porch man! At least on one side, and if not the whole side, then half of one side! It oughta be at least 8' from the edge of the porch to the door.

SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC

218Beekeep

Cool idea on the pole barn thing!

But if you wanted to get off cheap,
tho coolseal stuff would work,it is
an elastomeric product.Just be sure
to check the general area of the leak
for open cracks,or holes.If there are
any,use a thicker knife grade patch
material on them,over a fiberglas
mesh(common window screen will work).

Keep in mind,applying this stuff over
a roof which is covered in wildew,etc.
can cause it not to stick..so will a
chalky surface..I rarely paint any
exterior without preassure cleaning
first.

.218 the painting contractor

218Beekeep

Cool idea on the pole barn thing!

But if you wanted to get off cheap,
tho coolseal stuff would work,it is
an elastomeric product.Just be sure
to check the general area of the leak
for open cracks,or holes.If there are
any,use a thicker knife grade patch
material on them,over a fiberglas
mesh(common window screen will work).

Keep in mind,applying this stuff over
a roof which is covered in wildew,etc.
can cause it not to stick..so will a
chalky surface..I rarely paint any
exterior without preassure cleaning
first.

.218 the painting contractor

218Beekeep

Woops,I did it again!

.218

218Beekeep

Woops,I did it again!

.218

daddo

I figured at a 4/12 pitch with 12' sheets would allow a hang of about 2' on one side and 8' on the other. Use 14' sheets on one side and get 10' across the front. How's that for a porch? Why thats enough to dance on.

mdcac

thanks for the info. this project could take some time to get off the ground but i will let you know where it goes. if there are any more ideas bring em on.
mdcac

daddo

I figured at a 4/12 pitch with 12' sheets would allow a hang of about 2' on one side and 8' on the other. Use 14' sheets on one side and get 10' across the front. How's that for a porch? Why thats enough to dance on.

leeblackman

Just tape it with some duct tape. After all if you can't duct it, f...... never mind.

If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !