If your mobile home is in need of repair, contact Bob’s Mobile Home Svc. They offer services such as tie-downs, vapor barriers, floors and insulation. They also work with the State of Florida to assist low-income households. To qualify for their program, you must be a member of a low-income family and be willing to complete eight (8) sweat equity volunteer hours.
Tie-Downs
Tie-downs are systems of heavy duty straps and anchors designed to stabilize manufactured homes (also known as mobile homes). The best tie-down systems feature special securing devices that deter movement during high wind events. Using the right kind of tie-downs can protect your mobile home from hurricane and storm damage, save on your monthly utility bills and increase property values.
While tie-downs aren’t required in Florida, they are an important safety measure for any mobile home owner. UnderHome Armor has all the right equipment and expertise to get the job done safely, quickly and efficiently. The most important part of the tie-down puzzle is knowing which type of anchor to use depending on your specific soil conditions. Our tie-down experts will recommend the best anchor for your mobile home and install it in a way that will save you from having to do the job yourself in the future.
Vapor Barriers
Vapor barriers, also known as encapsulation, are an effective way to protect your manufactured home from moisture and pest infestations. They help to keep your home safe and healthy while helping to lower your energy bills.
Often overlooked by homeowners, vapor barriers are a great way to reduce the amount of damage done to your home from pests, mold, and rot. They can also prevent water from seeping into your walls, causing peeling paint and structural damage.
A vapor barrier is a sheet of plastic that is placed over your crawl space. Typically installed in less than a day, a vapor barrier keeps your home protected from the elements and deters pests and flooding waters. It can even be used as a passive radon mitigation system to help lower your radon levels in the home. It is also compatible with products like crawl space sump pumps and a SaniDry dehumidifier. This combination is one of the most effective ways to improve your home and save money on your monthly energy costs.
Floors
Floors are a big deal in a mobile home. They help to define the space and give it a finished feel. You may have a few choices when it comes to your home’s flooring including hardwood, tile or carpet. If you are unsure which is the right material for your mobile home, a mobile home inspection by the pros can make all the difference.
The best way to start is by taking measurements of the room you’re planning on redoing your flooring in. Then it’s time to get down to business. The most challenging part of the process is removing your current sub-floor from under the walls and replacing it with the new stuff. To get started you’ll need a good quality circular saw. Measure out the width of your sub-floor and set the saw to the proper height for the job. It’s also a good idea to have a couple of extra joists on hand so you can use them as temporary workbenches.
Insulation
Adding insulation to your home reduces energy costs by decreasing the amount of heat flowing through your home. This decreases the amount of energy your heating system needs to run, and lowers your cooling costs by keeping cool air inside and hot air out.
Insulation materials are typically made of millions of tiny pockets of air that form a barrier between the heated and cooled areas of your home. This is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to increase your energy efficiency.
Foam insulation is another type of insulator that can be used to insulate your mobile home. Foam can be made from polystyrene, polyurethane, or polyisocyanurate.
Foam is a popular and affordable option for mobile home repair Melbourne FL because it is effective as both an insulator and vapor barrier. However, you need to consider fire codes in your area and remember that foam board is flammable.