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Mobile Home Doors: What You Need to Know

Hey readers and followers, welcome back to Southern Builders Perma-Roof Blog. Let’s talk about doors. They might not seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of your home, but doors play a huge role in how your mobile home feels, functions, and ...

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Fire Safety for Mobile Homes

Hey readers and followers, welcome back to Southern Builders Perma-Roof Blog.  Fires in residential buildings, including mobile homes, lead to thousands of deaths and injuries each year, and cause billions in property damage. According to research ...

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How to Protect Your Mobile Home from Tornadoes and Hurricanes

Living in a mobile or manufactured home offers many benefits, but it also means being more vulnerable to extreme weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes. Because these homes are built differently than site-built homes, their lightweight ...

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Protecting Your Mobile Home: Recognizing Common Hazards

When it comes to living in a mobile or manufactured home, safety should always be a top priority. There are various factors that can affect both the health and safety of residents, as well as the longevity of the home itself. Being aware of these ...

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Mobile Home Roof Styles

Hey readers and welcome back to the Southern Builders blog! Whether you’re a loyal reader or visiting us for the first time, we're glad you're here. In our last blog post, we focused on mobile home skirting, discussing its importance and the ...

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Skirting Installation

Installing skirting around your mobile home is a vital step in protecting your home from the elements, enhancing its appearance, and ensuring long-term durability. While the process may seem straightforward, there are crucial steps and ...

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Understanding Mobile Home Skirting: The Essential Guide

Understanding Mobile Home Skirting: The Essential Guide Mobile home skirting is an essential feature for any mobile home, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. By covering the bottom perimeter of the home, skirting offers a range of ...

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Leveling Mobile Homes

Ensuring Stability: The Essential Guide to Leveling Mobile Homes Maintaining the stability of your mobile home is crucial for its longevity and comfort. Over time, foundations can shift, leading to a need for releveling. Drawing from John Krigger's ...

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Foundations for Mobile Homes

When it comes to mobile home ownership, understanding the foundation on which your home rests is not just a matter of construction, but of comfort, safety, and long-term satisfaction.  This blog post will explore the critical aspects of mobile home ...

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Understanding the Modern Craftsmanship of Mobile Homes

Understanding the Modern Craftsmanship of Mobile Homes In the world of housing, mobile or manufactured homes represent an innovative blend of affordability and convenience that has evolved remarkably over the decades. Today, these homes are ...

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Exploring the Hidden Wonders of Mobile Home Floors with Southern Builders Perma-Roof 

At Southern Builders Perma-Roof, we’re not just experts in the #1 roofing solution for mobile homes; we're all about every aspect of mobile home care. Today, we turn our focus to a crucial yet often underestimated aspect of mobile home living: the ...

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Mobile Home Walls

At Southern Builders Perma-Roof, our passion goes beyond offering top-notch roofing solution; we're committed to empowering our community with knowledge on mobile home living. A vital aspect of this lifestyle is the construction and design of ...

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Enhancing Comfort and Efficiency: The Importance of Proper Insulation in Mobile Homes

Southern Builders Perma-Roof: Your Ally in Mobile Home Comfort!    At Southern Builders Perma-Roof, we're not just experts in mobile home roofing; we're passionate about making every mobile home a haven of comfort and efficiency. Today, ...

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Ground-Moisture Issues: A Southern Builders Special Feature Discussion

At Southern Builders Perma-Roof, we understand the unique needs of mobile homes. Our Perma-Roof offers amazing benefits, but there are other areas for you to be aware of that can affect your mobile home. In this special feature discussion, we ...

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The Fascinating Journey of Mobile Homes: A Southern Builders Perma-Roof Special Feature

Hello, Southern Builders community! Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to explore the captivating history of mobile homes. Homes on wheels predate the settlement of America, but did you know that the story of mobile homes is deeply ...

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The Most Common Problems With Older Mobile Homes

1. Foundation   2. Doors and windows out of Alignment   3. Roof   4. Leaks   5. Ceilings   6. Plumbing   7.Wiring   8. Homeowner built additions   9.  HVAC   10. Insulation   11. Damaged or no Skirting

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How to find a Mobile Home Specialist

So your roof is leaking which is causing your floors to rot. Its time to find someone to install your new Roofover.  

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Beware high electric bill this summer!

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Roof Leaks in a Mobile Home

It starts as a small leak. Just a small stain on your ceiling or a small soft spot in your floor.   Are you starting to see rust spots on your metal roof?    Are your shingle loosing gravel or curling up on the edges?   Don't put off ...

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A New Roof- Upgrade Your Home

Your roof might be the most important part of your home. For a mobile home there are two options to improve your roof, repair the old or replace with a new roof over.

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Ways to lower your utility cost

Installing a white steel roof on your home will cause the heat to reflect off the roof rather than absorbing it like shingles will.  

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Protect your mobile home with steel roofing

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Steel Roofover

With this unpredictable weather lately don't you need a strong steel roofover.

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Problems with a leaky roof

Eventually we all have to deal with a leaky roof. Its important to deal with leaks as soon as possible to avoid structural damage to your home.

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Things to do while your stuck at home.

During this time of self isolation we are all looking around trying to figure out what to do with ourselves other then watching the boob tube. I find myself cleaning, and eating more then usual. Wish I could say I was exercising more then usual or ...

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Be cautious of who you trust to install your Mobile Home Roofover

With recent storms hitting around the country there are going to be a lot of companies popping up doing handy man jobs.  Some of these people will try to take advantage of people and can not be reached if you ever have problems. 

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Beware of people selling spray foam roofing.

Spray foam may seem like a good option for protecting your roof. The truth is, it usually holds water and cracks. The cracks allow water to get trapped below the insulation and cause major damage to your home.

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A little info on insulation values

Fiberglass Batts  2.5 - 3.5 Fiberglass Blowing Wool  3.0  - 4.5 Mineral Blowing Wool 2.5 - 3.5 Cellulose Blowing Insualtion 3.0 - 4.0 Polystyrene Beads  2.0 - 2.5 Polystyrene Beadboard   3.5 - 4.0 Urethane Foamboard  5.5 - 6.5

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Adding an overhang to your Mobile Home

Having an overhang on the sides of your home offers a lot of protection to your siding and windows. Most water damage in your home starts with water working its way into your windows and causing damage to your floors. Another common entry way for ...

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Problem areas in your Mobile Home

Always vent your Propane and Gas heaters. Fossil fuel heaters produce moisture into the air HUD writes that about a gallon of water vapor is released into the air for every gallon of fuel used. That much water vapor can cause damage ...

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Condensation

The following are signs of possible moisture problems   Persistent musty smells   Discolored walls and ceilings   Swelling of floors,walls and ceilings   Condensation on window glass   Standing water under your home    

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Draft Proofing Doors and Windows

Do you feel a chill every time you walk past your door and windows?  One of the easiest methods to help with this is self adhesive foam strips that are available at most hardware stores.  Make sure there is enough clearance around the frame. ...

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Whats the best type of underpinning for a mobile home?

There are several types of underpinning. Skirting can be constructed from steel, wood, masonry , stone or vinyl.  Underpinning helps insulate your home from hot and cold weather. It protects the underside of your home and enhances the appearance ...

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Mobile Homes and aging America

Mobile Home living fits in well with an aging America. Mobile Homes have attributes that work perfectly for retirement.  Mobile Homes are on one level so no stairs. Most Mobile Homes are 3-4 feet off the ground so a ramp can easily be built to the ...

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Why should I choose a metal roof for my Mobile Home?

A metal roof provides lower long term cost. Metal roofing is more expensive initially but in the long run is a better value. Metal roofing can have last 60+ years where single roofs usually last less then 15 years.

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Mobile Home Parts

if you own a mobile home you already know how hard it can be to get parts.  There are a couple of stores online that have a good stock of parts. Blevins and Mobile Home Advantage are both large online Mobile Home Parts and Supply stores.

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Taking care of you Mobile Home

SKIRTING   Its very important to have skirting on you home and to keep it in good repair. Skirting makes your home more energy efficient  and helps protect the belly .  Make sure you have venting in your skirting to prevent condensation and ...

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Im thinking about putting a rubber roof on my trailer

Rubber roofs are a cheap option to trying to stop leaks in your trailer. They usually cost about a quarter of the amount of a steel roof.  

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What to do when you have storm damage to your Mobile Home Roof.

This time of year there are many unexpected storms. It critical to cover your roof up as quickly as possible after any type of damage. Make sure its safe to go outside first, but get up there and cover up the damaged area with a tarp or plastic to ...

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Mobile Home Roofing

Mobile Homes built before 1976 typically have a flat or arched ( bowed) roof. These types of roofs are supposed to be coated every couple of years according to the manufactures recommendations. Many people think that sealing you roof will prevent ...

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Mobile Home Roof Leaks

There are several ways to prevent leaks and further damage to you Mobile Home. One of the most common ways is cool seal or rubberized roof coating. For this to be effective it need to be reapplied every 18- 24 months.

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Will Perma-Roof really help my utility bills?

Since 1983, we have been determined to deliver the most excellent product with our Perma-roof system.  We do not insulate your home with just any type of insulation, but we install 3 inches, yes that is 3 inches of foiled back polystyrene ...

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What is a tip-out on a mobile home?

Some single wide mobile homes have a tip-out like those you often see on a camper.  

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Mobile Home Living

Mobile home living has come a long way in the past decade. Mobile Home Retirement Villages are popping up all over the country. Florida, California and Texas are just a few states that are welcoming retired seniors with large active Mobile Home ...

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The Groundhog Lied

I know we are all ready for some Spring temperatures.   I'm in Arkansas, and our weather and temps have been crazy here. What are some ways you and your family are keeping warm? Have you considered adding insulation to you home?

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What can you do about a rusting metal roof on your mobile Home?

Rusting is a common problem on metal roof mobile homes. The most common solution is what people call cool seal. Cool seal can be rolled on the roof to help protect it some from the elements, but must be done every year.   A roofover is really the ...

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Are you ready for this summer heat?

Electric bills are already getting high. The best way to beat the heat is with added insulation. A steel roofover with added insulation will greatly increase the comfort inside your home.

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Is you Mobile Home ready for this Summer Heat ?

Ok folks summer is on its way. Have you already forgotten how hot you were last summer? Have you forgotten those outrageously high electric bills? Are you ready to do something about it?   PERMA-ROOF is the answer

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Can a metal roof be installed on my additions?

Adding a metal roof to your additions is a great idea. Additions need to be attached to your mobile home even or below the existing mobile home roofline for the best results.

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Get out and enjoy the outside with a Patio Cover

Adding a patio cover to your home will increase your time outside. No matter the weather your family can get out and enjoy the view. 

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Metal replacement roof for mobile homes

There are many reason to reroof your mobile home with steel Steel is the one roofing option that you will only have to do once, metal roof has a 40-60 year lifespan. Steel increases the R Value  and can increase the energy efficiency of your Home.

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Buying Or Sell a Mobile Home?

Look at this site when buying or selling your home MHVillage.com  

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How to inspect you mobile home roof leaks

Finding a leak is often the most challenging part of the repair. Some leaks originate several feet away from where you see a water spot. With roof leaks, water dose not always travel straight down.  To get started you need to closely inspect you ...

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Rubber roof

This is what happens to a  roof when moisture get under the rubber membrane

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Installing a rubber roof on you mobile home

There several companies installing rubber roof on mobile homes.  Wrapping your roof with EPDM (Rubber) is only a temporary fix, and will need to be replaced again within 5 Years.

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Using Spray Foam On Your Roof

There are a lot of companies selling spray foam for roofs. It sounds like a good idea. We all know insulation is a good thing. Be aware folks, this is not a good option for trying to stop leaks or lowering your utilities. The foam is never ...

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What color metal should I use on my roof?

There are a variety of colors to choose from when considering metal roofing. Metal roof will last forever, so try to choose a color you really like and can live with long term. If your considering painting your homes exterior, decide on that ...

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Patio Covers

Its just a few weeks till spring. We are all going to want to be outside. There are many options to choose from when trying to pick a patio cover. You can choose from steel, aluminum, fabric or acrylic. Any option you pick will greatly increase ...

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Mobile Home Life

Mobile home living is a valuable alternative to conventional home building. In 2003 legendary investor Warren Buffett bought Clayton Homes for $1.7 billion. The manufactured homes of 2017 are nothing like the mobile homes of 1957. Today's ...

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Why am I having such a problem with condensation ?

Condensation is one of the most common forms of damp patches and moisture build up in your home. Left unattended it can cause mold growth and damage to your home. The main reason condensation forms is inadequate ventilation. People often mistaken ...

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Mobile Home Living

According to new Census figures an estimated 20 Million Americans Live in a mobile Home. Mobile Homes make up 6.4% of the US housing sector and there are about 8.5 million of them. Trailer parks are now manufactured home communities with increased ...

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Time to save on your roof and your heating bill!!

$100.00 off all Mobile Home Roofovers Time to save on your roof and save on your heating bill!!

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Benefits Of Mobile Home Skirting

Appearance Skirting your home increases its value and improves its appearance and curb appeal. One of most aesthetically pleasing improvements you can make to your home is adding skirting. Its like giving your home an instant ...

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Money Saving Tips to Reduce Your Utility Bills

Reducing your energy usage for a manufactured home can be accomplished with just a few small changes. Improve Heating and System Cooling  * Clean or replace your furnace/air filter *Inspect and repair ducts from under home *Seals all ...

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Why would I choose to go with Steel Roofing when re-roofing my Mobile Home

Metal or Steel Roofing has many benefits 1: It is an Environmentally friendly material 2: It provides owners with financial benefits by reducing energy consumption 3: Its longer lasting 4: It Looks great 5: Some Insurance Companies offer ...

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Mobile Home Roofing Park Model Mission Texas

Are you interested in improving the look of your park model home, or standard mobile home? Perma-Roof has been installing in this area for 34 years. Mission Texas is a great place to escape the colder climate to your home away from home.  The roof ...

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Mobile Home Roofing Contractor Texas

Perma-Roof By Southern Builders If your Mobile Home is showing rust as you see in this photo, and you would like to solve the problem verses just putting a band aid on it with sealing the roof year after year our roofover system is the way to ...

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THE LAST ROOF YOU WILL EVER BUY!!

Perma-Roof understands what it means to save, that is why we have designed a roof system that is affordable, without losing the quality. There is one big area that a lot of mobile homes lack in, and that's insulation. This is why we provide 3 inches ...

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Perma-Roof Before & After Pictures

Perma-Roof would like to share these before & after photos of a roof that was just installed this week to show the quality product we provide for our customers. If you are browsing the internet to find a solution for your roof problems our roofover ...

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Hurricane Harvey Mobile Home Storm Damage

There is a fix for your Mobile Home factory roof. Our Perma-Roof Roofover system will be the solution you are looking for. This storm has damaged many mobile home roofs. Here at Southern Builders we have repaired damage, and then installed our ...

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Metal Roof vs Asphalt Shingles

Metal is a much better product to use, and will last for many years. Metal roofing has been used for many Centuries, as we can take a look at old barns, and homes from the early 1900's. You can see that the majority of these roofs are still ...

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Will a metal roofover help me with my utility savings?

Southern Builders Perma-Roof Roofover is installed with 3" Thick Polystyrene Insualtion. Our Customers report a savings of up to 40% on their heating and cooling bills. Our Roofover system will pay for itself in energy savings.  

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Why are rubber roofs so much cheaper then a metal roof?

In the last 9 months, Southern Builders has removed over 15 Rubber Roofs and replaced them with our Perma Roof Steel Roofing. Rubber roofing is just a thin layer of rubber, usually installed over very little or no insulation.  The rubber roofs we ...

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Do you install patio covers

Yes, we install a patio cover when we install your roofover.

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Will I need to cool seal or coat my roof after I have a roofover installed?

Southern Builders - Perma Roof is maintenance free, you will never need to coat it.

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What are the benefits of a mobile home roof over?

What are the some of the  benefits of installing a Southern Builders roofover on my mobile home?   Our Customers report huge savings on their utility bills, your roof will pay for itself. No More Leaks. Adds value to your home. And as you ...

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