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Is that treated plywood. What do I spray the mold with to kill it
Should grain of would go opposite of floor joists???
Good job mine is old too
I’m like you I’m always a step or two behind. What I mean is if you’re working as well as telling your viewers why I did this!because it’s those of us that know because we’ve experienced it will get a read with your dialogue. Did you plan to use Liquid nails?
Watching this gave me the confidence to approach a floor repair in a mobile home I'm considering buying.
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Brother what's with that robot construction hat your wearing safety glasses or googles will work as well for safety .
I did not have watching Robocop do sub-floor repair today. This is better than banana bread.
Hey my friend, where did you get the ventilation that’s attached to your back going to your headset what does that set up called? This is the first time I’ve ever seen it or someone using it but I like it.
Recently bought a property that also had a "adds no value" single wide on it. I was thinking of having it demo'd and removed until the demo contractor required I have it tested for asbestos. Did you have any concerns/issues with asbestos? The inspection came back and the late 70's mobile home came back asbestos free except for the aluminum reflective roofing paint tested positive for asbestos.
Seeing this video makes an old man like me (in my 60's) want to just seal the asbestos on the roof and perhaps rehab the footprint of the trailer like you are and rather then buying a workshop or shed to go in place of the trailer, turn the single wide into my workshop space. Like yours, there is rot in the floor in 1 or 2 spots and at least 2 windows that are broken and leaking.
Thanks for a great video.
11:55 All you would've had to do was notch the 2X4 where it sets on the outriggers.
One of my problems is getting home insurance on a 1970, I called a half dozen insurance companies so far. Until I tell them it built in 1970 they say "it's too old" I replaced the floors and carpet, (with some rooms pergo -type floor or linoleum bathroom) new modern c/b panel and wiring and Real kitchen cabinets instead of the flimsy plywood. And PEX pipe( don't use shark bites or epenor). Got rid of the old oil burner, replacement with a heat pump. It's fantastic watching your progress.
Soooo AWESOME to see a young couple not whining about the costs of new homes. Rather learning skills as they put sweat equity into their home to be. This is how it’s done. One step at a time.🎉❤
This is the best remodel mobile home video of all time, I watching this to help me rebuild my 1977 mobile home,I will definitely be replacing all mobile home particle board with plywood
Mobile homes = built to fail! I know because i live in one!
swap a Coyote motor into it and make it a sleeper build
😂 she ain't thrilled
Where are you at? Do you need to consider insulation underneath the home in your climate? If so what's the strategy for that?
Were your walls open at the bottom? I can see the ground when i look down the metal..
What mask is that?
When you reno do you automatically remove all the walls and and ceiling, or to you only remove whats damaged? Im doing my first reno now and I want to do it right and this channel is a life saver thanks and God Bless Your Family
That rot spot next to window, pour a box of Morton salt on it. In a couple of days it will be dry and sanitized.
Only took one time of getting my glove caught up in the screw I was trying to drive…I never wear gloves while I’m using a drill anymore
How do you now protect this floor from moisture rotting it from underneath?
Regular maintenance on that roof or build a roof over the top
Important question! When you check the boards that you're using to sister to the other, what are you looking for? Is that important?
Great job
guy's heavily into ultra conservative religious spousal abuse. She has no other choice.
Thanks for your videos! I am tackling a rotten floor in a 70’s mobile and this visual was invaluable.
I have the extra same issue with my modular house but unfortunately the problem area is behind the sink and toliet and under the bath. Im curious, after a repair like this, could you tile over it?
God, i need a handyman 😂
If you sweep the floor off you could probably see better
I have that same Estwing hammer brother..
This is exactly what happened in our kids room of our mobile home!
Blink twice if you need help.
I’m in the middle of an almost identical repair, only under a door not a window, but your video has given me the confidence to get it done. Thanks so much for sharing. I was so scared to cut this outer band out to replace it
Think i would of started with the roof leak first, then worked my way down to that floor.. 🤷🏾♂️
I love your project! I can't wait to find my old beater…
Thanks, this helps me. Central Florida 71 Rot box LOL
Thanks for sharing I have the same issue in my mobile home hallway . I'll be following your instructions from this video. Many thanks
At least that home had plywood flooring rather than the particle board my 1984 came from the factory with.