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i need to replace the roof on my mobile home. what kind of roofing materials are commonly used?
Anyone familiar with replacing the roofing on mobile homes? What are the industry standards for, materials used, and replacement techniques?
What type of questions should I be asking the contractor when they come to price the job? and what are the answers to the questions so I know the contractor knows what he is doing?
I live in Connecticut so I need something that will stand up to heat and cold. what products are used?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
it depends on the type of existing roof.
Hud governs mobile homes and they determine what materials are acceptable for a shingled roof one layer of 25 year shingles will keep you within dead load specs. if you have a tin roof the best alternative als accepted by many states is an |EPDM membrane either white or black. Insulation can be added as well and it will remain within weight specs. A "roofover" with trusses and decking that is supported by the home is not acceptable for houses after 1973 when HUD took over.Prior to that your local building official will have to make a judgement. a self supporting shell is acceptable but often can be expensive.
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December 14th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Hi, 2×6 rafters, 1/2" plywood sheathing, and aluminum or steel roofing (to help snow load to slide off. Make sure that they don’t build too steep of a pitch to exceed the available roof jacks for your furnace. If it is a Miller furnace the longest roof jack (chimney pipe) available and acceptable by Miller is 5′.
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December 14th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
it depends on the type of existing roof.
Hud governs mobile homes and they determine what materials are acceptable for a shingled roof one layer of 25 year shingles will keep you within dead load specs. if you have a tin roof the best alternative als accepted by many states is an |EPDM membrane either white or black. Insulation can be added as well and it will remain within weight specs. A "roofover" with trusses and decking that is supported by the home is not acceptable for houses after 1973 when HUD took over.Prior to that your local building official will have to make a judgement. a self supporting shell is acceptable but often can be expensive.
References :