Do Mobilel Homes Have Attic Space

Nice curved trusses 1970 s single wide with the original metal roof.

Do mobilel homes have attic space.

The attic area does have sufficient room for moderate storage or to access for the purpose of running wires and installing various ceiling fixtures. Most mobile homes do not have attic access. I am saying 2 powered fans because the two halves of the home s attic is divided by the marriage beam. If one gets stained swap it with one in a less conspicuous part of the room.

Sq ft 150 min area and must cross vent on at least 2 sides. My mom for example bought a house that someone had finished the attic in. It looks like the seams have leaked a few times and that probably caused the staining. Blown away any amount of wind entering the attic through vents or gaps can blow the very light insulation away.

It s the closest point to the ground. Interestingly most manufactured homes do not come with an attic access for new homeowners. These homes will tend to build up a lot of heat in the summer though. We just don t get to see the attic except when somebody s cut a hole in the ceiling.

I feel that roof vents do a better job of removing moisture. Attic venting sloped shingled roofs often omitted shorter shingle life voids warranty etc. Manufactured houses do not usually have attic access because of the limited space between the ceiling and roof. Pvc plastic vapor barrier placed on soil below the mobile home is recommended to hold down moisture.

A lot goes down at your homes underbelly. Airflow through homes and its impact on building performance is one of the least well understood building science phenomenon. Crawl space area ventilation below mobile homes. For a manufactured home the air space can be broadly segregated into three regions.

A title report from a the county will usually give a clue as to the builder especially if it s post 2005. A modular sectional makes a great place to snuggle and lounge. Modular homes use a standard roof truss usually and have attic access in most cases. I suggested they have a membrane installed over the metal but i am open to better ideas.

If your attic is a playroom pile on vibrant colors to make the space bright and happy. But i will say there are a few of us on here that have seen first hand the damage the lack of venting can do. Damaged insulation in the underbelly. Most older homes here only have static gable vents period.

This is due to the fact that most mobile homes have very little space between the ceiling and roofing so the manufacturers figure why bother with it. I do like roof vents better or maybe with gable vents. Attic access often the attic access is left uninsulated to keep insulation from falling into the home. A modular home can be a 2 story home and sometimes compete in a market of high end multi level homes.

D i got my camera in there for a few shots. So i have learned to agree to disagree with those that have opinions that have been proven wrong by real world examples.