Can I Make Repairs/Renovations On A Manufactured Home The Same Way As With A Site-Built Home?
While you should perform minor repairs and upkeep on the home, just as with any home, it is advisable to hire a professional for more extensive repairs and renovations. Your homeowner’s manual outlines maintenance requirements. Once your home has left the factory, the HUD Code does not include provisions for additions and alterations. Such modifications may jeopardize your home warranty. They may also create malfunctions or an unsafe home. An approved addition should be a free-standing structure that meets local building codes, and you may need a construction permit from local authorities. Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on maintenance and renovations can void the manufacturer’s warranty, as well as lessen the value and life of your home.
Provided the mobile home is deregistered and sitting on a permanent foundation or footings there is no reason you can’t. Over all construction is about the same. Older mobiles usually have 2×3 walls and 2×6 or 2×8 roof joists (not rafters).
Just keep in mind that mobiles use lower quality fixtures in many cases – especially older mobiles (new one are much better). You may also find that plumbing fixtures in a mobile are installed and fitted differently than you expect – some mobiles have fixtures made exclusively for them and could be made of plastic or fiberglass.
Take your time with any demolition and look carefully at how things seem to be installed before you start. Also measure anything you plan to replace before any demo and make sure it is standard sizing and you can buy a replacement for it!
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