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The Best Way to Prepare A Site for DURASKIRT™

Nov 23, 2022

What Is The Best Way To Prepare A Site for DURASKIRT™?

The reason for choosing a product such as DURASKIRT™ is when you want your manufactured home pit set. Thus, we’re frequently we’re asked by contractors what is the best way to prepare a site for DURASKIRT™ mobile home skirting. Ideally, for mobile home skirting installation, the home should be set up level on a gravel pad that extends outside the homes’ perimeter by a couple of inches.

Gravel Pad & Access

The home pad should be excavated allowing 18” to 24” around the perimeter to allow for workers. One more thing to consider is accessibility. Since the panels weigh approximately 68 lbs., it makes it easier to have clean, level access from the crates to the home.

Excavating for Blocking Height

Soils preparation.

There are a few things to consider when preparing a gravel pad. In fact, there are three main considerations before cutting for the pad. One consideration is the soil and its ability to support the home. The soil needs to be dug into native supportive soil and free of vegetation.

Next, once the site is excavated, the manufactured homes’ waste lines need to be measured so that they have plenty of fall towards the city sewers or septic tank. This can be obtained from the factory prior to shipment. The factory will supply an exact location on the plan and a dimension from floor or beam height.

Bottom of The Homes’ Joists to Gravel Pad Should Be 31”

Lastly, now that the sewer height is established with the necessary fall, you can adjust the level by bringing in gravel. The finished height from gravel to the bottom of the home’s joists should be 31”. This provides the optimum height for DURASKIRT™ mobile home skirting panels so that there will be no need to cut panels to height.

A Word on Factory Installed Belly Band

Factory-installed belly band that leaves a 2” distance from the bottom of the rim joist to the bottom of the belly band is optimal. Some of the brands that do this are Marlette and Fleetwood. This saves time and material when installing DURASKIRT™.

Although these are the optimal conditions for DURASKIRT™, they certainly do not stop us from being able to prepare all sites. We’ve installed DURASKIRT™ on slopes and extreme height variations where we extend the framework under the home. This style is called a stepped foundation look and we will be covering this in another article with photos.

You can also find more information about how to install DURASKIRT™ on our Mobile Home Skirting Installation video page.

For more information about DURASKIRT™ mobile home skirting, call us, today, at 360-419-9909. You can also request information by completing the form at the bottom of this page (in the footer).

What is Skirting on a Manufactured Home?

Nov 9, 2022

House skirting, also known as mobile home underpinning, is the material used to cover the bottom of a manufactured or mobile home. It extends from the bottom of the siding down to the ground or to the foundational slab.

What Does House Skirting Do?

House skirting fills the gap that is exposed around the perimeter of the home and prevents rodents from getting in and causing damage. Not only that, but house skirting gives a home a more aesthetic appeal.

Why Is House Skirting Important?

Before house skirting is added to a home, the bottom of a manufactured or mobile home is exposed and open. The underside is wrapped to prevent insulation from falling out and to help everything stay intact during transport of the home. However, this wrap is not tough enough to prevent rodents from finding their way to the underside of a home. Without house skirting, rodents enjoy a freeway of access to nesting and chewing.

Unfortunately, homes with no house skirting protection or improper house skirting are prone to damages that can quickly escalate in cost. Over time, rodents can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to a home. House skirting helps ensure that mice and rats will stay away and that the home will be much less prone to pest damage.

It Also Makes Your Home Look Good

House skirting also gives manufactured and mobile homes a more finished look, closer to that of a “stick-built” house. Adding mobile home underpinning to a mobile house can add a bit more visual appeal to the home. The skirting creates a more permanent look to a manufactured or mobile home.

All in all, house skirting is both a protective component to manufactured or mobile homes and also an aesthetic one. Most importantly, it creates a barrier for rodents and pests that would otherwise have easy access to the underside of a home, paving the way for home damage.

If you would like to learn more about house skirting, or mobile home underpinning, contact DURASKIRT™ at any time. We’ll be most happy to answer any questions you might have and share information about DURASKIRT™ house skirting. If you are interested in learning how to protect your home from rodent damage, we can help.

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Manufactured Home Skirting Prices

Oct 26, 2022

Manufactured Home Skirting Prices

Controlling any projects costs are important. For this reason, we feel the best skirting product for controlling manufactured home skirting prices is DURASKIRT™. Especially when you consider all the costs involved topped with future savings. Not to mention, DURASKIRT™ concrete panel skirting have been in production since August of 2000.

Lean Production

Most noteworthy is the manufacturing processes have changed by introducing lean manufacturing techniques. These advancements ensure the panels are stronger and more durable. Additionally, these revisions help in streamlining manufacturing. With a leaner manufacturing process and control system the benefits are both better production and lower costs. Hence, DURASKIRT™ is more readily available and consistent.

A Skirting to Invest In

Trying to find manufactured home skirting prices? Are you considering all your costs? Look into DURASKIRT™.

Although they’re primarily sold for manufactured home skirting kits the concrete panels are also bought for other purposes. Today DURASKIRT™ kits are shipping to home sites throughout the United States. Moreover, the costs of these kits are very competitively priced when considering the overall costs over time. Of course, DURASKIRT™ is an investment.

Even more, two unique aspects to this system is the engineering and Hidden-Vent System. Primarily, the engineering helps homeowners get better financing rates. While the Hidden-Vent System, allows unrestricted air-flow under the home. This eliminates dead air, that normally would coagulate under the home.

Moreover, coagulating air can have a high moisture content. Truly, damp air can be detrimental to your mobile home. Moreover, damp crawlspaces push water into the insulation which in turn has adverse effects on R-Values. Finally, decreased R-values can cause heating and cooling costs to go on the rise.

Finally, the best reason to use a product like DURASKIRT™ is for when you are needing manufactured home pit set skirting.

Other Hidden Cost Considerations for Manufacture Home Skirting Prices

Furthermore, skirting can cause short- and long-term hidden costs. For instance, plywood or vinyl skirting can deteriorate rather quickly. Consequently, left unchecked can cause severe and costly damages to your home. More so, rodent infestation.

The results could be replacing insulation, water lines, polluted vapor barriers, and of course skirting replacement. Therefore, we recommend to choosing a skirting wisely.

Choose Your Skirting Wisely

For more information on DURASKIRT™ Pricing and the product please visit DURASKIRT.com.

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Concrete Wheel Stops: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Sep 14, 2022

Concrete wheel stops offer plenty of advantages for parking lots and businesses. They keep vehicles orderly, protect curbsides, signs, and property, and ensure that sidewalks stay clear for customers and visitors to pass by safely. If you are considering the advantages of concrete wheel stops – also called parking stops – for your parking lot, you may wish to learn more about them. Below are some frequently asked questions about concrete wheel stops.

How Much Do Concrete Parking Stops Weigh?

Concrete wheel stops are heavy, weighing about 200 pounds each. They need to be solid enough to do their job of stopping vehicles as well as weathering outdoor elements.

How Tall Are Concrete Parking Stops?

Concrete wheel stops are about 5 inches tall.

How to Move Concrete Parking Stops?

During a new installation, concrete stops would be delivered to the parking lot and placed with a forklift. If only one or even a few wheel stops needed to be replaced, then they would be moved by a crew by hand or with the help of a dolly.

How to Make Concrete Parking Stops?

Concrete wheel stops are made by pouring a cement mixture into a mold and letting it set to dry. Once dry, the stops can be removed from the molds and stored away until they are purchased. Current concrete wheel stops are made from concrete mixed with chemicals that allow the wheel stops to last longer and hold up better against water damage and other outdoor elements. While older concrete wheel stops are prone to cracking and exposing the metal rebar, new wheel stops hold their shape and last for years.

How Long Should Concrete Parking Stops Last?

The technology used in concrete wheel stop making has allowed wheel stops to last as long as 30 or 40 years, and possibly even longer.

Where Can I Buy Concrete Parking Stops?

DURASKIRT™ sells to a large geographical area. We have sold concrete wheel stops as far as the greater Seattle area and up to the Canadian border.

These are some basic FAQs about wheel stops, but to learn even more about them or for purchasing information, get in touch with DURASKIRT™ at (360)419-9909. We’ll be happy to help you learn more about concrete wheel stops. We also offer mobile home skirting kits for mobile and manufactured homes. Our mobile home skirting is also made of durable concrete.

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Do I Need Concrete Wheel Stops in My Parking Lot?

Jul 27, 2022

A parking lot may seem like a simple space to maintain, but there are definitely considerations to keep in mind when you own one or are in charge of one. One important aspect is wheel stops. In order to save money, some people think,

“Wouldn’t concrete parking curbs do the job?”

Truthfully, no, they wouldn’t. Read on to discover the benefits and safety precautions that concrete wheel stops offer.

Concrete Parking Curbs vs Wheel Stops

A lot of the parking lots now are designed to save space. Less asphalt is poured and parking spaces can be tighter. Storefronts or businesses might just use the concrete parking curbs as the wheel stop. What happens, however, is that the curbside starts to deteriorate. People tend to park right up against something. The curb receives that wear and tear and can start to crumble and crack. For the business owner, that’s a big expense to get repaired and a lot of concrete to maintain.

Wheel stops prevent that damage and costly expense. Since they can be removed and replaced, they are easier to repair and less expensive, too.

Concrete wheel stop and mobile home underpinning companies are using a smaller design because many car designs have gotten smaller and sleeker. The bumper won’t rub right up on the wheel stop. Not only that, but technology has employed the use of chemicals in the make-up of the wheel stop that prevents cracking and breaking.

Expert Tip: Modern wheel stops can last 30 years or more, and aren’t prone to the unattractive look that older wheel stops take on.

Wheel Stops Also Help with Safety.

What is more, concrete wheel stops offer safety for your clients, customers, buildings, and overall spaces. Concrete wheel stops keep cars from parking way up on the sidewalk and prevent possible damage to signs and other items. They help keep the cars on the lot and not too close on the sidewalk, where people need to walk. If you can imagine a crowded sidewalk because the nose of a car is hanging way over the curb, wheel stops prevent that intrusion and allow for a safer passageway along sidewalks.

If you’d like to learn more about modern, concrete wheel stops, get in touch with DURASKIRT™ at (360)419-9909. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have and share more about our product. We also offer concrete mobile home underpinning and skirting solutions for manufactured homes as well.

FAQ:

How much do concrete parking stops weigh?

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Concrete Wheel Stops vs Rubber Wheel Stops

Jun 22, 2022

Concrete vs Rubber Wheel Stops

If you have a parking lot in need of wheel stops, you might be wondering which kind is right for you. There are options, and each deserves consideration. However, concrete wheel stops lead to longevity, price-point, and overall curb appeal. Here are some factors to ponder.

Rubber Wheel Stops

Rubber wheel stops are more expensive.
Rubber wheel stops are also more prone to weathering. This reduces their longevity. After 5 or 10 years, rubber stops tend to age, curl, and peel and start to take on a worn-out and unattractive look. That is the nature of rubber.
Rubber is a recyclable material. On a positive note, rubber wheel stops can be made from recycled tires and other materials, and in turn, when they need to be replaced, it is possible that rubber can be recycled again. However, rubber doesn’t last forever. Eventually, it will reach its lifespan and usable potential.

Concrete Wheel Stops

Concrete wheel stops are less expensive.
Concrete wheel stops resist weathering. Additives go into the concrete to prevent it from cracking or breaking when moisture is applied. One chemical keeps it from shrinking, which in turn can help it from eroding. Another chemical keeps air bubbles from forming; instead, it creates elongated ovals (non-circular shapes) which allow for space for moisture to go so it won’t expand and crack the concrete. There are also additives to reduce the water content, which makes the concrete stronger.
Concrete wheel stops are long-lasting. Concrete wheel stops have come a long way. New concrete stops won’t have you seeing exposed, rusty rebar and cracking. Due to advancements in technology, concrete wheel stops last longer and cost less than rubber stops.

All new concrete walls and bridges are using this technology, too. It is lasting a lot longer, and it still looks good 20 years later. New cement wheel stops can last 30 to 40 years, which is about three or four times longer than rubber wheel stops last.

If you’re looking for more information on concrete wheel stops or for inquiries about mobile home skirting, get in touch with DURASKIRT™ at (360)419-9909. Our cement products, both wheel stops and mobile home skirting are using new technology which makes our cement last longer and weather the elements. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and help determine if our product will be the best fit for you.

Home Manufacturer Brands

Jun 8, 2022

Finding The Best Home Manufacturer Brands

Not all manufactured homes are created equal. A well-built manufactured home can be the great choice for you especially if you are looking for square footage with the lowest price, however, a poorly built home may end up costing you more in the end. If you’ve not looked in a while, the modern, residential-style design and construction of some of the best manufacturer home brands will surprise you. Some, when you add house skirting, are barely distinguishable from stick-built homes.

Purchasing a new mobile home requires a long process and patience to get the best options at the best price. So, don’t be in a rush. Mobile homes are very affordable and are a great option, especially, if you have limited resources, but the cheapest price isn’t always the best option and can actually be more expensive in the end.

There are dozens of manufactured home brands available today. The makes below are some of the best manufacturer home brands that are known for durability, customization, and outstanding customer service.

Best Manufactured Home Brands

Cavalier Homes – With three different locations (one in North Carolina and two in Alabama), Cavalier Homes are known to produce high-quality mobile homes. They have excellent customer service, and they will design your dream home with kitchens that look like they are extracted from Gardens magazine. Check the pictures from their website but ignore the quality of the website itself.

Fleetwood Homes – Fleetwood Homes has been in the home manufacturing business since 1950. They are known for their affordable pricing, great materials, and quality customer service. They have different plants across the nation, and each of these plants caters to the building requirements in that geographical area. Fleetwood Homes provides a home that fits anyone’s lifestyle.

Palm Harbor Homes – This is one of the best mobile home manufacturer brands across the country. As they sell, they also ensure their own homes. You may decide to move your home to a lot or your property. If you must know, Palm Harbor Homes has its mobile home community. Also, they offer green home construction for energy efficiency and with an environmentally-friendly building process.

Clayton Homes – Located in Knoxville, TN, Clayton Homes has other outlets across the United States. Clayton Homes has a lot of designs for their customers to choose from with an affordable amount starting from $22,000. If you are a new customer, you will choose based on your location, and your home will be delivered. They produce singlewides, doublewides, and larger manufactured homes based on your choice.

Marlette – Marlette Homes has been in existence since 1956, and they have been producing quality homes at an affordable cost since then. They are widely known, and they have numerous mobile home design awards. Marlette Homes is also certified for green building standards. They have their factory in a climate-controlled facility, and they are ISO 14001 certified.

Now go look! This list is a good beginning point, but it’s your home and your choice. Do your research. Additionally, don’t forget to consider DURASKIRT™, mobile home underpinning, for the best house skirting solution.

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Why Choose DURASKIRT™ Mobile Home Skirting Kits?

May 25, 2022

If you’re a mobile or manufactured homeowner seeking options for mobile home skirting kits, know that DURASKIRT™ is a great choice. Many customers choose our kits, and here’s why:

DURASKIRT™ mobile home skirting kits are durable, long-lasting, and doable.

As one customer put it,

“It’s DURASKIRT™ and done.”

House skirting products have a tough job.

They need to beat the elements, keep critters out, and uphold a home’s curb appeal. A lot of house skirting products don’t seem to last, however. In areas that receive a lot of rainfall or frequent intense weather, other products tend to last 10 to 15 years. DURASKIRT™ lasts longer. Our mobile home skirting kits have galvanized reinforcement and strong concrete that can withstand the elements and lasts.

DURASKIRT™ can do that job.

That being said, there are areas when extra precaution is needed. If the soil in your area contains high acidity, you’ll need to coat the cement to protect it better, since cement and acidity don’t get along. A layer of tar works really well for this application and will help the house skirting remain durable and long-lasting.

It’s not just about the product. It’s also about the service.

Aside from the quality of DURASKIRT™ house skirting, our company also offers excellent customer service. When a customer receives their kit, they’ll also be given

Access to instructional videos
Tutorials
Contact information to be able to speak with one of our staff

Even on a Saturday or Sunday, we are always available to answer questions and help customers through their house skirting project.

We want our customers to feel confident yet know that we are here for them when needed.

Having these resources make our product doable for our customers, at a time that works best for them.

DURASKIRT™ has been providing customers with house skirting kits for 20 years.

The combination of our durable, quality product and engaging customer service has earned the trust and satisfaction of many customers. We are here for you, too. If you would like to learn more about our product or to find out if DURASKIRT™ would be a good option for you, give us a call at (360)419-9909. We are available to answer any questions you might have and to help you get started on your own house skirting project.

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Alternatives To Plywood and Plywood Skirting

May 25, 2022

Alternatives to Plywood and Plywood Skirting

With today’s inflated prices people are looking for alternatives to plywood especially plywood skirting. The markets are going crazy causing contractors to look elsewhere. So, what are some plywood alternatives worth considering?

Six Alternatives to Plywood

Hardie Siding

Hardie siding panels are an alternative to plywood skirting. Although they have been in use for more than a decade, some find it a short-term alternative. Short-term, meaning, this product does not do well backed up against a crawlspace. The reason is moisture and condensation prevalent inside an unheated space.

FRP Wall Board

FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Panels) is a great alternative to plywood. These panels come in many colors and textures. Still, they are not meant to be structural. FRP does replace plywood and paint for many finishes, such as, ceilings, walls, and cabinet surfaces. What is more, they clean off easily.

Particle Board

Particle board is a material that can replace plywood in many applications. Although because it is made of wood it does go up and down with the plywood market. So, if you are trying to save money it may not be the best alternative to plywood.

Foam Board

Foam board or reinforced foam board can be a viable alternative to plywood. The foam board is lighter and stronger and can easily replace the use of plywood in surf boards, boogie boards, and snow boards. Because of its strength and lighter weight many designers and engineers are having fun developing new uses or applications.

Polycarbonate Sheeting

Polycarbonate sheets or sheeting can replace plywood from hurricane damages. In some cases, it can be used as a permanent solution as window coverings. Because of its relative low cost and availability this material is finding an ever-expanding market.

Alternatives to plywood and plywood skirting for manufactured homes.

Concrete Panels

Concrete panels are a great alternative to plywood especially, skirting for mobile homes. By far DURASKIRT™ is an excellent product for replacing plywood for longevity and cost. The ¾” thick concrete panels work well to replace plywood. There are multiple uses for these concrete panels such as, Mobile Home Underpinning, Modern Deck Skirting, Modular Home Skirting, Manufactured Home Skirting, Park Model / Tiny House Skirting, Pole Garage or Pole Building Wainscoting, Porch Skirting Options, Raised House Skirting, Skirting for Post & Pier Homes, Shed Skirting / Underpinning, Underpinning for Mobile Homes, Mobile Home Underpinning Materials, Utility Shed Skirting, Trailer Skirting Kits, RV Skirting, and more.

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May 11, 2022

Skirting for Manufactured Homes Made to Look Site-Built

Considering community desires today, manufactured homes must be able to fit into residential neighborhoods. In order to accomplish this, the home essentially needs to look site-built. This is where concrete mobile home skirting is useful.

Most often, site-built homes have a poured-in-place perimeter foundation, stem wall, and footing. Calling this a perimeter foundation for a manufactured home is wrong. Just because it can support the weight of the home on the perimeter does not mean it is a foundation. In some ways, this can be detrimental as it is subject to weather and moisture, not to mention it gets in the way of properly securing the tie-downs. The better system is to support the structure under the home, tucked away from nature’s elements.

Manufactured homes are supported away from the perimeter of the home. This is a great design but leaves a distinctive space beneath the manufactured home. So, how do you take a great design still find a way to skirt match site-built structures? Well, there are a couple of methods to accomplish this.

The stem-wall foundation. The first method is pouring a stem-wall foundation, although entirely unnecessary, around the perimeter. This methodology is costly in requiring a manufactured home to be lifted over and set inside the wall. Although, sometimes the wall can be poured under the home after the setup. Obviously, many contractors loathe doing this for customers.
Concrete mobile home skirting kits. Installing concrete mobile home skirting kits can give an appearance similar to a poured stem-wall foundation. However, Concrete mobile home skirting installation can be done without removing the manufactured home, thus making it much simpler.

DURASKIRT™ Mobile Home Skirting Kits

Consequently, the most popular method is using concrete skirting for manufactured homes like DURASKIRT™. The system consisting of concrete boards or panels set up around the perimeter is a genus. This system serves the following purposes:

Guarding the underfloor with concrete.
Site-built look.
Meets FHA & VA loan requirements.
A long-lasting skirting solution.
Best for matching residential neighborhoods.

Two more reasons for choosing DURASKIRT™ concrete skirting for manufactured homes are simple installation and great customer support.

Who wouldn’t want their manufactured home to look site-built? You can, now, with DURASKIRT™ concrete mobile home skirting kits.

For more information please look around our website or contact us, today.

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Gravel Pad & Access

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How to Move Concrete Parking Stops?

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Where Can I Buy Concrete Parking Stops?

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DURASKIRT™ mobile home skirting kits are durable, long-lasting, and doable.

House skirting products have a tough job.

DURASKIRT™ can do that job.

It’s not just about the product. It’s also about the service.

We want our customers to feel confident yet know that we are here for them when needed.

DURASKIRT™ has been providing customers with house skirting kits for 20 years.

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