Answering Common DURASKIRT™ Installation Questions
Q: The installation time for DURASKIRT™ mobile home underpinning can vary. For one person, it may take approximately one 9-hour day or up to three 7-hour days. For two people, the installation could be completed in about 4.5 hours or up to 10.5 hours.
Answer:
This question comes up frequently. A straightforward method is to time the installation of a single panel and then multiply that by the total number of panels your home requires. For example, the average home needs about 60 panels. If we assume it takes 5 minutes to install one panel, then 5 minutes times 60 panels, divided by 60 minutes per hour, equals 5 hours.
However, if your mobile home skirting installation takes longer, there’s no need for frustration. Some can complete an installation in under three hours, which is exceptionally quick. Most homeowners take about twice as long, and it could take even more time if the site isn’t properly prepared.
Remember the five P’s?
The adage ‘Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance’ is pivotal. If the five P’s are new to you, it’s crucial to embrace and internalize them. Before delving into preparation, it’s essential to underscore the concept of installation times, as understanding this is fundamental.
Time To Install
The installation time for mobile home skirting varies depending on the home. Typically, removing existing skirting takes 3–8 hours. After removal, inspect for rot at the attachment points and replace any decayed wood. Once preparations are complete, installing DURASKIRT™ panels ranges from 3 to 7 minutes each, based on skill and site conditions. A single person could finish in one 9-hour day or spread over three 7-hour days. With two people, installation might take as little as 4 1/2 hours or up to 10 1/2 hours.
For wet soil conditions, laying gravel or reaching drier soil is necessary before setting down the DURASKIRT™ fabric.
Should I insulate mobile home skirting?
In the north, older homes were constructed with minimal insulation. However, it is advisable to insulate the floors rather than the skirting. If the homes have wood or vinyl skirting, insulation is possible, but it is also necessary to ensure proper ventilation of the area. New constructions are well-insulated.
1″ to a 1 1/2″ gap from the top of the skirting panel to give good ventilation.
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Helpful Hint: Another use for your shovel.
Mark your shovel handle at 31″.
Begin by grading the site; measure and mark a 31″ point on your shovel handle or a stick. The shovel handle is most convenient as it’s already in use. Ensure the site is leveled so that there’s a 31″ distance from the rim-joist to the ground for the skirting panels. The panels should have at least a 1″ clearance from the ground but can allow up to a 1 – 1/2″ gap.
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