Re Roofing A Double Wide

Building a pitched mobile home roof over a flat roof.

Re roofing a double wide.

The mobile home was moved to pine meadows hobby farm and put together. Diyers will need a variety of tools for the different roofing projects. This is mainly due to the fact that metal roof kits come at a higher upfront cost. If it s over 20 years old and the leaks are widespread then a full replacement may be necessary.

Insulated metal products can cost around 3 000 4 000 for a single wide or 7 800 8 000 for a double wide according to costhelper. Expect to spend 1 500 to 3 000 to remove your current roof before installing a replacement. Of course the total cost can vary based on many factors such as your location the roofing material and whether or not additional insulation is installed. If the roof is relatively new and the leaks are simple to repair then a repair may be in order.

Metal roofs are also a common choice especially for double wides with more modern profiles. When leaks occur the first question to ask is whether the roof can be repaired or if it should be replaced. If polystyrene insulation is to be used under rubber membrane expect to pay an extra 500 700 for a single wide mobile home or 1 400 1 800 for a double wide unit depending on size. Manufactured homes the coded homes built after 76 tend to have more pitched or peaked roofs.

For a double wide costs are generally between 1 500 and 4 500. For a single wide costs usually range from 1 000 to 3 500. With rubber roofing a hammer 20 30 and scissors or box knife are needed. In addition to being easy to work with metal roofs can add value to your mobile home.

Roofing the ridge line of the manufactured home after i bolted the two halves together. This type of material is naturally fireproof which often gives the homeowners discounts on homeowner s insurance. Mobile homes constructed prior to the 1976 implementation of hud code mostly have flat or bowed roofs. They are commonly made of steel followed by iron and copper.