We have people asking us this question all the time. The simple answer is to calculate the time to install one panel at a time then multiply it by the number of panels needed for your home. Once you know this you can simply do the math. The average home takes approximately 60 panels. So let’s assume 5 minutes each multiply by 60 panels then divide by 60 minutes per hour = 5 hours.
Now do not be frustrated if it takes you more time. We have people that can install a home in less than three hours which is flat out moving. Don’t be shamed because most homeowners average twice this rate and it can take even longer if the site is not prepped properly.
Remember the five Ps?
Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. If you have never heard of the five P’s well, it’s about time you learned and take it to heart. I want to continue by emphasizing the following before we go into preparation because I feel it very important to get this concept down first, that is, install times.
Again, How long does DURASKIRT™ installation take?
Really it depends on your home. Usually, it can take 3 – 8 hours to remove existing skirting from your home. Then you need to inspect and see if you have and rot where you need to attach the new …skirting and if so you must replace these areas with new wood. When this is all finished, DURASKIRT™ installation can take between 3 to 7 minutes per panel to install depending on your skill level and the home site. So one person can install DURASKIRT™ in one 9 hour day or up to 3 seven-hour days. Two people can install DURASKIRT™ in 4 1/2 hours or up to 10 1/2 hours.
1″ to a 1 1/2″ gap from the top of the skirting panel to give good ventilation.
Grade the site first by measuring and placing a 31″ mark on your shovel handle or a stick. A shovel handle works best because it is already in your hand. A properly prepared site is graded so that the skirting panels have a 31″ gap to the ground from the rim-joist. When the panels go in they need at least a 1″ gap but can go as much as 1 -1/2″ gap. This photo helps explain:
Manufactured or mobile homes need to have their foundations certified. A foundation certificate must certify that foundations are compliant to HUD/FHA, VA, and Conventional Lending guidelines. This requires Professionally Licensed Engineers to ensure that the homes’ foundations are in compliance with HUD/FHA, VA, and Conventional Lending requirements and other national standards.
Engineers Report or Foundation Certificate
After performing an 0n-site inspection an engineer will provide you with a Foundation Certification for the Mobile Home or manufactured home. This certificate insures that the home is compliant to federal government regulations for mortgage lenders, loan officers, real estate agents, insurance agents, and homeowners. If the manufactured (mobile) home foundation is in conformance with governing HUD/FHA, VA, and Conventional Lending standards, an Engineer’s Foundation Certification is provided to ensure loan guidelines are met.
What Will The Engineers Report Have?
The engineers report will simply state if the home complies to current regulations. If the home complies the engineer will issue a certificate. If not, the engineers report will issue structural engineering suggestions for compliance. This is when you will need to hire Foundation Certificate Repair Professionals.
How The Process Works
After calling an engineering firm, they make it simple getting the engineering documents for your manufactured home loan process quickly. Using a streamlined process involving four easy steps, allowing you to confidently move forward with your home purchase. Placing your order to receiving your compliant report, you will be kept informed every step of the way. Finally, the engineering processes will make sense as you read below and how you will secure the necessary engineering documents for your manufactured home loan.
It’s as easy as ABCD!
Step A
Place your order online or call an engineer. Now begin their processes.
Step B
Someone will reach out to your home contact to verify information and answer questions you may have. Having the correct and accurate information will speed up the processes. Most engineers provide excellent customer service and ensuring that you have all the information you need to move forward with confidence.
Step C
A field technician will schedule a site survey to collect data and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Today’s technicians and engineers utilize the latest technology and methods to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
Step D
Our engineering team reviews the data and issues a report to your lender, providing the necessary engineering documents for your loan process. You can trust the delivery of high-quality, compliant reports in a timely manner.
This service repairs manufactured (Mobile) home foundations bringing them into compliance with engineering reports so the home qualifies for a Foundation Certificate.
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,
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.
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.
I Am Not Woke I Am A Believer in Christ and What He Did On The Cross
Jesus cut all ethnic and social barriers and said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (ETHOS), baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,…” I believe the teaching of WOKE does not solve the separation man has from God but only the true teaching of the gospel . Moreover, I believe, any teaching seeking to divide God’s people is not from God but stems from the evil one.
WOKE does not solve the separation man has from God but only the true teaching of the gospel
Additionally, 1 Cor. 1:10 says, “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.”
Finally, I believe no weapon formed against me will prosper. I am not a WOKER getting worked up about injustices in the eyes of men. I am a Believer in spreading the gospel to everyone. I have chosen my cause that being the cause of the Gospel. Therefore, it is not my job to solve the injustices of the world but to serve God by spreading the good news of the gospel. Christ delivered all of us from bondage at the Cross.
Perfect Solution
Some may choose to hate me for my belief in the perfect solution and some may choose to love me. Regardless, I am ready for all criticism or outcomes my choice will cause as I am fully committed to what Christ did on the Cross.
Forgiveness is the answer to all injustices: Please read my article regarding forgiveness.
The Good News
Furthermore, I believe two hundred or two thousand years from now the only teaching that will last is the gospel. The Good News.
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the relationships around you. Find if you too need to forgive someone. Then, say this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
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.
Is your relationship with Jesus stuck on “Wash – Rinse – Repeat?” Perhaps it’s time to get off this merry-go-round Christian Religious non-sense and make Jesus Lord of your life. Let me explain.
Firstly, the Wash-Rinse-Repeat cycle is commonplace with today’s Christians. You begin with the sinner’s prayer;
Are you a miserable Christian? Maybe you know one. If so, read and pass this message on.
believe through grace you’re saved, then you go right back to your old lifestyle. Maybe not at first but eventually through digression the seed that was sewn in you failed to bear fruit. Possibly the devil now has convinced you to hate or even blame God for all your troubles.
Then, one day you cry out to Jesus He responds with grace once more and peace again is restored. Perhaps it stays a while this time but, through more temptation, the devil knows how to take you back. This time the devil is more cunning tempting you to go much further than before and now you find yourself addicted to drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling or just getting more money. The hole in your heart swells.
Misery Loves Company
Now you have a giant black hole the size of our sun inside your heart that cannot be satisfied. You go to bed hungry and wake up empty. You haven’t smiled in months or maybe years. Then you decide to go to church crying out this time and or maybe just angry none of your friends have the answer. The Christians you know are just as hollow as you are and only pay lip service to your problems. Without understanding, they follow the same sports heroes or watch the same tv shows and movies as do the modern-day Philistines. They too are miserable. You may even wonder why they make the effort to come to church. The answer is, “misery loves company.”
It’s sad the Gospel of Jesus has been getting watered down to a life resembling this in many churches. Although, on the upside, it makes for a great place to share the real love of Jesus. When you read the bible, Jesus went the synagogues where He knew these kinds of people are found. An empty religion will do this to someone who is trying on their own to find what they believe exists yet are not finding. Are you one of these people?
Is what I know about Jesus causing me to share the gospel?
Then ask yourself, “is what I know about Jesus causing me to share the gospel? Am I irritating my neighbors to the point they to want Jesus? Are you doing greater things than Jesus did? Jesus said we would. James said faith without works is dead. Paul talks about a faith that is bold and Jesus said finding heaven is like the man who sells everything he owns to obtain it. Is this how you feel about the good news? If not, you may want to hop off the “wash – rinse – repeat” religion that is weighing you down and leaving you more hopeless and so wrapping you with additional chains.
“He or She is so heavenly minded they are no earthly good.”
To make church folk feel better or to ease their pain the church has adopted a saying, “He or She is so heavenly minded they are no earthly good.” This is a seed sewn by Satan to encourage workers to do his will. We must admit, it has worked very well.
“Fear of the Lord” – like a small Child not wanting to be separated from their parent(s), be afraid to leave His presence.
The bible, however, encourages us to pray without ceasing. How do we accomplish this? Make your life a conversation with Jesus. Ask Him everything. Believe He is with you everywhere you go. Fall in love with Jesus with a child-like faith. And like a small Child not wanting to be separated from their parent(s), be afraid to leave His presence. This is the truest form of “Fear of the Lord.
Jesus Came to Set the Captives Free!
Are you ready? Are you willing? If so, you can say this simple prayer and this time be genuine and know Jesus came to set the captives free.
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
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.
Maybe you have asked yourself Am I Living A Set-Apart Life? What does that even look like in our culture that encourages the pursuit of happiness? If you’re like many, you have found a continued happiness is not possible without God. Perhaps sadly, you have never experienced the happiness God has for you with a surrendered life?
Let’s Read in 1 Samuel
If you turn to your bible starting in 1 Samuel chapter four you will find a culture much like ours. The people had God in a box (Arc of the Covenant) and their neighbors idols on display in their homes trying to fit in with everyone. As you read on through the next chapters you’ll find it doesn’t work out well for them neither is it working out well for us today. We find in Samuel that God will always defend himself regardless where we stand with Him.
When the enemy captures the Arc of the Covenant we find the idol Dagon must fall in its presence. Every knee shall bow. More still, the land breaks out with mice and tumors begin appearing on the captors bodies. So, they decide to send the Arc back with peace offerings of mice and tumors made of precious gold. Listen, this is a ruse and we are to never take offerings from the enemy even though they seem to have given lip service, offerings, to our precious savior. It never ends well when we do.
Reading further when Israel received the Arc they were temporarily impressed by the enemies offerings and still unrepentant of their sins that caused its capture. Almost 60,000 people paid the price for their hardened hearts. How many in our culture are losing their lives for our own compromised lifestyles? How long will we keep God in a box and have similar lifestyles to the Celebrity Philistines? Do we look any different? Are we watching the same movies? Are we reading the same books? Are we talking about the same celebrities in similar fashions? Are we dressing the same? Do we have the same desires?
Surrendered Life
Do we think that God won’t eventually begin to defend himself and clean up his people and his churches? We find the story here ends with a people throwing away their philistine idols, culture and living the set-apart life God desires for all of us. Where He feels right in protecting and blessing. My prayer is that this message will turn at least one wayward sheep back home. Moreover, I pray many will desire to go all in with their own relationship with Jesus.
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
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.
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