Manufactured home skirting is a key component. Therefore, carefully considering what you decide to use is very important. Moreover, a poor choice can be detrimental to your investment. That’s why we have developed a premium skirting product to insure your homes’ longevity.
The product I am speaking about is called DURASKIRT™. It’s a manufactured home skirting designed to improve your homes value and prevent future maintenance. Also, future energy costs savings are enjoyed by many of our customers.
Before starting your DURASKIRT™ installation, please review the following helpful advice. (This does not cover the full installation procedures, which can be found in our installation manual.)
What is the estimated installation time for DURASKIRT™?
Installing DURASKIRT™ mobile home underpinning may take one person around 9 hours to three 7-hour days. With two people, it can be done in 4.5 to 10.5 hours depending on home size and conditions.
Rule of thumb for estimating installation time:
To estimate, the time of the installation of one panel and multiply by the total number of panels. For instance, if your home needs 60 panels, and it takes 5 minutes to install each, then 5 minutes x 60 panels ÷ 60 minutes/hour = 5 hours.
If your mobile home skirting installation takes longer, don’t worry. Some complete it in under three hours, which is very fast. Most homeowners take about twice as long, especially if the site isn’t well-prepared.
Remember the five P’s?
The saying “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance” is key. If you’re unfamiliar with the five P’s, it’s important to learn and adopt them. Before preparing, understand the concept of installation times.
Install Time Regarding Existing Homes
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.
Wet Conditions
For wet soil conditions, laying gravel or reaching drier soil is necessary before setting down the DURASKIRT™ fabric.
1″ to a 1 1/2″ gap from the top of the skirting panel to give good ventilation.
Grade the site and mark a 31″ point on your shovel handle or a stick. Use the shovel as it is handy. Ensure the site is level, with a 31″ distance from the rim-joist to the ground for skirting panels. Panels should have a 1″ to 1-1/2″ clearance from the ground.
Is it necessary to insulate mobile home skirting?
In northern regions, older homes typically have minimal insulation. It is recommended to prioritize insulating the floors over the skirting. Insulation of wood or vinyl skirting can be done, provided that adequate ventilation is maintained in the area. Modern constructions are generally well-insulated.
Receiving Your DURASKIRT™ Packages / Crates Now What? Manufactured Home Skirting Kits
Transport Times
So you ordered your DURASKIRT™manufactured home skirting kits to place on your manufactured home, mobile home, tiny home, or post & pier house. Now, you can expect approximately two to five days for your skirting packages to process into shipping. Additionally, the crates look like the photo above when they’re ready to leave our factory. Once the skirting kitleaves our factory on an LTL truck, expect varying times for transportation up to seven days or in rare instances up to two weeks. In reality, we are speaking about the lower 48 United States shipping lanes.
Shipping Costs Are Flat Rate for Manufactured Home Skirting Kits
Surprisingly, most areas of the United States have very competitive shipping lanes and therefore, these results are low pallet shipping costs. We manufacture DURASKIRT™ skirting packages in a way that minimizes the freight charges. Moreover, so our customers gain affordable concrete skirting. Most recently, one of our customers met the delivery truck and received his mobile home skirting packages.
Preparation & Receiving
We ask that you be prepared for the LTL truck. Moreover, the trucks have a liftgate and use pallet jacks. For this reason, you will need a firm flat surface so they can pull the pallets off the liftgate and onto your flat, firm surface. Alternatively, you can provide plywood for the protection of driveways, recommended, or over gravel and or firm grassy areas.
Note: The crate should be set to level.
Safely Unpacking Your Crates
A level crate is vital for your safety. If, for instance, the crate must be set slightly out of level, then make sure the crate front labeled “OPEN HERE” (see photo) is facing uphill. Next, you can cut the straps with nippers or sheet metal cutters. Following this, look for the screws, TORX 20 or TORX 25, that secure the crate’s top and begin backing them out. Next, pull off the lid and place it aside.
Now, begin looking for the screws securing the front of the crate and back them out to pull the front panel marked “OPEN HERE” (see photo). Then you will see the lumber, and cross-beams, that secure the panels from movement during shipping. When you’re ready to start your installation, you can back the side screws securing the beams on each side to get to your panels. You will notice that the panels are tilted backward for your safety, using gravity to hold them from tumbling outward. This is why it was important to make sure the crates were set level or slightly backward.
Important: Use safe lifting methods and unobscure pathways to begin moving the panels around your home.
Finally!
Can you picture yourself ready for a DIY skirting celebration? Talk to your family and friends and ask them if they will participate in a day of skirting with you. I am certain they will help after you inform them it will be the last time you will need their help as far as skirting for your home.
One customer responded, “DURASKIRT™ and Be Done.”
After your skirting is finished, you will be glad you invested in time, cost, and effort. Your home will be happy for years to come. I’m sure if it could, your home would smile and wink with pride. You can take advantage of purchasing DURASKIRT™ by calling 360-333-5498 or visiting our website at www.Duraskirt.com. The next blog topic will be “How to Safely Open A DURASKIRT™ Crate.” Please keep in mind your safety first!
Recently, a customer called asking if DURASKIRT™ met the requirements for the MH ADVANTAGE program by Fannie Mae. Most assuredly, the answer is yes. However, we thought it’s better to explain this program in our blog for a better understanding. So, let’s begin!
Q: What is the MH Advantage Program? MH Advantage Program is an affordable financing option when financing to buy a manufactured home.
MH Advantage is a mortgage loan program by Fannie Mae designed specifically for c=consumers for the following:
Affordable Manufactured Home financing.
Reach more borrowers.
Clear and simple process.
Can enjoy the financial perks of home-ownership.
Q: What are the home requirements and the MH Advantage Program? In order to qualify for this program, the manufactured home must be built by a manufacturer who has entered into agreement with Fannie Mae. The home must have materials that are long-lasting, high quality, and fall under the structure requirements that have been confined to this document with sections of 2.1 to 8.5.
For this blog we are going to focus the long-lasting quality of Duraskirt, and on section 5.2., to define that our product meets the MH Advantage Program.
Q. Is Duraskirt a long-lasting product?
Duraskirt is ¾” thickness internally galvanized and reinforced concrete panels used for skirting manufacture and mobile homes.
Made for the exterior of your home in all climates.
Cutting edge concrete technology allows much higher strengths also extending durable life more than 60+ years beyond the average 40+ years most concrete is expected to resist surface breakdown. That’s more than 100+ years of expected surface durability. No other skirting product comes close.
Advantages
As a bonus, concrete is fireproof and nonflammable therefore, Duraskirt being concrete is designated “concrete” which is nonflammable for the purposes of the WUI Code. DURASKIRT has been used under the WUI code in California since the code’s adoption.
PENETRON™ Integrated Waterproofing Agent, new concrete technology resists chemical instruction by soil or gardening chemicals, chemical densifiers, entrained air (for freezing and thawing also enhanced with the waterproofing agent), chemical stability that resists warping, and very high 7 ½ sack cement to yard ratio (most foundations use a 5 sack mix).
Therefore, ground burial is not an issue.
Does Fannie Mae require products to be approved?
No. Fannie Mae does not have anything in place for product approval within this program.
As you can see from the points, Duraskirt meets the MH Advantage Program requirement by being a long-lasting product.
Q: Does Duraskirt meet any of the structure requirements for MH Advantage Program?
DURASKIRT falls under the MH Advantage Program requirement of section 5.2. 5.2: The MH Advantage financing program is eligible when a manufactured homes design accommodates a foundation that meets all the following criteria:
Has a masonry perimeter wall (concrete, concrete block and/or brick)
Is consistent with HUD’s Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing.
Has an engineered foundation certified by a registered architect or professional engineer.
DURASKIRT™ PRO Series is a concrete masonry perimeter wall once placed along the bottom of the home. Duraskirt is consistent with the HUD’s permanent foundation guidelines for manufactured housing, and certified by a registered architect.
Finally, you can see that DURASKIRT™ meets the MH ADVANTAGE program. Do not hesitate to contact us to place your order for your new home.
In 2024 Arizona State Skirting Options Now Include DURASKIRT™
For many Arizonians, poor mobile home skirting product options have plagued the manufactured home industry. So, the State of Arizona relented in passing regulations on what qualifies as manufactured home skirting. These regulations are rigorous.
Although, the regulations include the use of proprietary skirting products with installation instructions, as is DURASKIRT™. We still chose to qualify our product through engineers so that the public would be more aware of how great a product they’re choosing.
Still, we know first-hand, as we just finalized a seven-month obstacle course using two engineers to help clarify that which we already knew to be true. DURASKIRT™ is the best home skirting in Arizona. The highlights of our product are numerous.
Financing Reasons
Notably, when it comes to financing DURASKIRT™ quality is unmatched. For instance, Duraskirt™, mobile home skirting, meets requirements for the MH Advantage Program if installed per our installation manual. Of course, a “Continuous Masonry Wall” can be constructed in varying ways with many choices of concrete or masonry materials. Best of all, Arizona State skirting options now include DURASKIRT™.
Moreover, the intent and purpose of MH Advantage Program is that their loans are backed up by long-lasting materials. Therefore, Duraskirt™, with Penetron™, tops the intent and purpose and outshines our competitors when it comes to long life.
Meets HUD Permanent Foundation Guide
Arizona State Engineer Report for Approving DURASKIRT™ Skirting Option:
Duraskirt ™ manufactured home perimeter skirt wall system was review for compliance with the current HUD handbook “Permanent Foundation Guild for Manufactured Housing” publication HUD[1]7584. It was found that the Duraskirt system meets all the requirements for foundation Type C.
These are systems that structurally support and anchor the home at the chassis, per section 100-2. Since perimeter walls may or not be used to structurally support or anchor the home, the Duraskirt ™ will meet HUD guidelines.
Furthermore, it is composed of rot resistant materials (concrete) and contains screened ventilation openings to meet the other requirements for Exterior perimeter foundations walls. The design and strength of the Duraskirt ™ system has generous safety factors for the applied loads of wind and seismic forces, plus the backfill loads against the skirting if installed per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Backfilling Report 11.9 Times Stronger Than Needed
The design and strength of the Duraskirt ™ system has generous safety factors for the applied loads of wind and seismic forces, plus the backfill loads against the skirting if installed per the manufacturer’s recommendations. The 30” tall panel was tested for a full backfill height in a jig that simulated normal installation conditions.
Moreover, it was backfilled with compacted medium sand to the top of the 30” tall panel, with no significant deformation of the panel, nor any viable damage or signs of stress or an overloaded condition. The sand has measured dry weight at 110 PCF, and an internal angle of friction of 30 deg. This corresponds to an active lateral pressure coefficient of 0.33, or an equivalent fluid pressure of 36.3 PCF.
In fact, these values were used to analyze the panel for lateral moment cap city. The panels are reinforced with a 1” x 1” grid of 16 gauge, 60K psi wire, placed off-center to the panel thickness with plastic standouts when the forms are filled with 4000 PSI concrete mix. Analysis indicates this configuration has a factored moment capacity of 8857 in-lbs. The installed loading requires a maximum lateral bending moment of 744 in-lbs.
Engineers Conclusion:
Therefore, it has a calculated factor of safety of 11.9. This is about eight times the min required. These panels are very durable and should not ever become overloaded when installed and used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Arizona State skirting option
We believe DURASKIRT™ is the answer for Arizona’s skirting problems.
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. Go to DURASKIRT™ Cost!
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 the cost of 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.
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.
DURASKIRT™ November 06, 2022 – Price Drop Story – MAKE DURASKIRT™ INDUSTRY STANDARD!
The DURASKIRT™ price drop happened when a large developer approached me asking if we can do better with our pricing. If so, they would be awarding us with 500 plus homes over a two year period. This inspired me to test a method I have been wanting to try in production for years Making DURASKIRT™ Industry Standard. So, we tried it and it succeeded better than expected. Unfortunately the developer backed out before I had our volume pricing fully calculated thus, leaving me with hundreds of thousands in extra inventory. Therefore, I had a problem. But, a good problem, that is, for you.
We now had our hard numbers for volume pricing and plenty of product in stock. Fortunately, for our retail customers, we needed to sell off the extra inventory to pay off our suppliers. Thus, we did a huge price reduction. Personally, I would rather sell to the public a great product at a more than fair price. Besides, we have the best service in our industry and I am pretty sure we are on our way to making DURASKIRT™ Industry Standard skirting product in the United States.
Here Is What Our Advertisement Said….
11/06/2022 Note from owner/inventor about Higher Volume Price Drop:
“When I invented this American-Made skirting product the words “Industry Standard” came to mind. Thank all of my customers over the past 23 years for pushing me toward my goal. I know price has always been a factor but quality has always been number one. We’re pleased to announce with the help of our new manufacturing facility and largely to our employees we are announcing a price drop of approximately 15%. I will continue to push towards the goal of DURASKIRT™ one day being known as the “Industry Standard” product for skirting your manufactured home.”
PRICE DROP MESSAGE 1/14/2023 | HELP MAKE DURASKIRT™ INDUSTRY STANDARD!
We announced the 20% added discount late last year. The message said, “To Add: As a result of being overzealous we accidently made too much DURASKIRT™ and need your help clearing some inventory. We made too many 30″ and 37” (CMU) panels so enjoy this short time 20% off discount.” We are now sold out of this stock but we decided to keep our overzealous workers producing. As long as we keep selling kits at this rate why stop the sale? Keep buying and we will keep producing!
Did you know the pit set manufactured home is a relatively new concept? We have watched the manufactured home industry evolve over the years. Beginning with tin can trailers placed in parks to beautiful custom family homes. This viable housing transformation began when congress enacted the 1994 “Permanent Foundation Code for Manufactured Homes.”
By enacting this code in 1994 it has instigated the pit set manufactured home aiming to make a manufactured home look like a house. Although there are many ways to accomplish this, I am going to be discussing our 20-year journey to perfecting it. Yes, we began in 2000 mindful that the manufactured home industry needed a product to help the longevity of their home.
Reason Why to Pit Set A Manufactured Home
Firstly, let us discuss the reasons for envisioning the best way to pit set a manufactured home. We will need to go back to the 1980s when we were installing manufactured homes. These homes were changing to offer wood siding and site-built features. Therefore, we began to see the need for a pit setting.
What Are the Advantages of Pit Setting?
A customer posted this about DURASKIRT™ on Instagram.
When we say pit set, we are meaning that the soils are excavated so that the blocking is set down into the ground. The advantages are obvious, like eliminating steps into the home and energy savings. Though, there were two drawbacks associated with pit setting a manufactured home. The shortcomings being higher costs and groundwater.
The Use of Wrong Products
Mainly the cost associated with pit setting a manufactured home was above many budgets. So, the industry began trying to curb these costs by using materials like pressure-treated wood skirting. Some have tried using the Hardie panel which quickly deteriorated allowing rodent intrusion. Obviously, these products were found to be terrible ideas.
For discernible reasons, concrete skirting has taken over the pit set manufactured home market. Primarily, because the concrete does not rot and when done right keeps rodents from invading. So, let us talk about the issues with concrete skirting.
Types of Concrete Skirting
1. Stem-wall
What is stem-wall concrete skirting? Stem wall concrete skirting is when you pour a concrete wall around the perimeter of the manufactured home. Clearly, the stem-wall needs a footing for support adding time and money to your project. The main benefit to a stem-wall is that it is strong, lasting, and makes a manufactured home look like a house.
In Opposition, since manufactured homes are mainly supported internally, this is still a skirt. A very costly skirting that also needs a well-constructed crawl space and Requires filling the gap from the top of the wall to the home. If these two things are not addressed properly the home will not be rodent-proof.
Pros: Stem-Wall Skirting
Cons: Stem-Wall Skirting
Strong
Costly
Longevity
Extending the building schedule.
Makes the manufactured home look like a house.
Requires filling the gap from the top of the wall to the home.
Eliminates steps into the home.
Moving the home in the future.
Crawl space may or may not be constructed to prevent rodent intrusion.
Needs a footing.
No warranty.
If a 6-sack concrete mix is used it is considered waterproof. Otherwise, a bituminous layer painted on the outside of the wall is needed for waterproofing.
2. Concrete Block Skirting to Pit Set A Manufactured Home
Block skirting on a manufactured home.
Concrete block skirting is also a good way to skirting a manufactured home. The benefits are obviously like that of a stem-wall although easier to move the home when it becomes necessary. The drawback especially using split-faced is sealing the gap from the top of blocks to the bottom of the home.
Similarly, the crawl space, being an entry point to rodents must be constructed well. Identically to a stem wall, a block requires a good foundation for support. Conversely, block walls tend to crack, and being porous can grow moss and leak groundwater. Too, a bituminous layer is needed. The skirting will need to be painted on the outside and being more porous usually requires more material than a stem wall.
Pros: Concrete Block Skirting
Cons: Concrete Block Skirting
Strong
Costly
Longevity
Extending the building schedule.
Eliminates steps into the home.
Requires filling the gap from the top of the wall to the home.
Moving the home in the future.
Crawl space may or may not be constructed to prevent rodent intrusion.
Needs a footing.
No warranty.
Requires a bituminous layer painted on the outside of the wall for waterproofing. Due to being very porous, it usually requires more material than a stem wall.
Looks like a manufactured home.
3. DURASKIRT™ Concrete Skirting
You can place back-fill up to 6″ down from Belly-band or in this photo 6″ below the white metal drip cap. DURASKIRT™ meets the standard for foundation certification found in the HUD-7584 Permanent Foundation code.
DURASKIRT™ concrete skirting is a well-thought-out and planned product. The reason why is simple. DURASKIRT™ has been planned and proven for more than two decades by people that know the problems and solutions for the manufactured home industry well.
Indeed, the lower costs are attributed to both speed of installation and more stably priced materials. With both expenses of labor and material costs factored in DURASKIRT™ will always be a better value. Besides, the lower costs of having a warranty, no rodent intrusion, and making your manufactured home look like a house is important and sets DURASKIRT™ apart.
Finally, look at this recap and you’ll agree. DURASKIRT™ checks all the boxes.
Pros: DURASKIRT™ Concrete Skirting
Cons: DURASKIRT™ Concrete Skirting
Much lower cost.
Long-lasting
Eliminates steps into the home.
Does not require filling the gap at the top.
Easily take off to repair panels or move home. Reusable.
No footing required.
Has warranty.
Poured with more than 6-sack concrete which is considered waterproof.
Makes a manufactured home look like a house.
Crawlspace fitted to prevent rodent intrusion.
Speeds schedule.
Strong
Keeping Ground Water Out
Like I alluded to above groundwater can be a drawback. This definitely depends on your land for many reasons. The point is to be mindful there is a danger so you can design a proper solution. I will be addressing this in greater detail in a future blog so sign up so you can stay informed.
Perhaps you have seen a neighbor, family member or friend buy vent plugs to plug their home’s vents. Most of the time the excuse, “it will save me the heating bill.” Right? So, it made good sense but still, “why mobile home skirting should be vented.”
Here are a few justifications for good underfloor ventilation:
Vents prevent the buildup of moisture. Everyone knows moisture causes mold and mildew and is harmful to your health.
Saves energy. Venting the crawlspace keeps insulation dry. Moist insulation transfers both heat and cold more easily. Obviously, this can cause higher energy bills. Hence, vents make good sense.
Ventilation clears gases rising from the soil. Gases such as radon and methane coming up from the soils can cause serious health consequences. Building codes require 6 mil poly to stop moisture and ventilation to keep gasses clear.
Venting a crawlspace rids odors. Soil odors can be strong, so venting can help by exchanging air. The best venting is “The Hidden Vent System” because of the continuous venting with no dead air between vents.
As you can see, whether continuously or by mechanical means venting your crawlspace is a must. Not only does it protect your investment, but it is investing into yours and your family’s health. So, do not cover your vents.
Long-Term Effects from Un-ventilated Crawlspace
Moreover, there are long-term consequences of covering vents. We have seen homes destroyed in some cases due to their covering for long periods of time. Additionally, people forget they covered their vents, leaving them in several seasons. Obviously, this can be bad.
With DURASKIRT™ and the “Hidden Vent System” there is no need to ask why mobile home skirting should be vented. Our information is backed by many years of experience and good reasons.
Periodically Inspect Your Vents
Finally, keep your underfloor venting free flowing and clear. We recommend inspecting your venting annually and cleaning it if necessary. Generally, a leaf blower can clear grass, leaves and spider webs.
We hope this information has helped you, and we look forward to serving you. For more information, please call DURASKIRT, LLC 360-333-5498 or email us at ri*********@*******rt.com.
If you’re considering buying a manufactured home, it’s probably crossing your mind to make manufactured home look like a house. Right? That’s exactly why DURASKIRT™ began. Because no other skirting or underpinning makes a manufactured home look like a house like DURASKIRT™.
At DURASKIRT we have managed to create a very durable long-lasting product giving homeowners a real foundation look. Moreover, the quality of our product is unmatched in the manufactured home industry. Indeed, DURASKIRT, LLC is a premium USA skirting manufacturer.
Overcoming challenges to make manufactured home look like a house
Making a manufactured home look like a house sounds simple. Right? Not so, because of the costs. Okay then you say, “what costs are you talking about. Please explain. Right?” When we began the process of developing DURASKIRT™ there were companies pouring footings and stem-wall facades.
Stem wall foundation (non-supporting façade)
This method requires rolling or crane setting the mobile home over the facade. Ridiculous and expensive right? Moreover, people were willing to pay the price because this method accomplishes the look they were after. However, many began thinking of more economical ways to do this.
Treated Plywood Skirting Method
One method that was tried and failed was painting treated plywood a grayish concrete color. Though, the finished product looked okay it soon was needing painting and eventually replacing. Likewise, the treated plywood in due course rots when back-filling.
Hardie skirting
When Hardie panels hit the market the mobile home industry jumped at the chance to use this product for skirting. Additionally, contractors were quick to paint this concrete color too to make a manufactured look like a house. But, like any other papier-mâché products this material hates ground moisture.
Ground moisture quickly taking its course within a few years this product began deteriorating. Besides, witnessing our customers replacing Hardie skirting with holes is sad. Also, this product was never designed for ground contact although one ingredient was cement.
Buy the right skirting products
Firstly,Mobile home skirting, products need to survive the environment of ground contact. Likewise, looking for ground contact skirting products are very few but worth it. Ultimately, DURASKIRT™ is an intelligent skirting choice for preventive maintenance.
For more information call DURASKIRT, LLC 360-419-9909.
There is more than the cement board and well frame. You will need to know the materials and tools before beginning. As you will see assembling the DURASKIRT™ cement board well is easy. Begin by gathering your supplies and tools as shown below.
Materials Needed for Making The Cement Board Well
Begin by placing a cut cement board and DURASKIRT™ well frame.
Well sides being cut after measuring. Notice the 2″ slope.
Cement Board Well Installation
Begin the cement board well by placing a panel on each side of the desired underfloor opening using the Access Well Frame between them to determine the opening width (approx. 34 ½”). Next, lay down two DURASKIRT™ panels with their backs together, white mark to white mark. Now layout and mark with the pencil the desired height and width (may vary 24 1/8”) leaving ¾” short for well front and giving the top a 2” slope. Finally, cut the two sides of the well making sure to leave the fabric at the bottom edge.
Following the above procedure, carry the cement board pieces to the opening and place them on each side of the well-frame. Using the frame, you can set and level both pieces with white marks inward, fabric outward, and using the frame to hold them in place. Make sure to leave a gap between
After finishing the cement board well sides and front leaving a gap for the lid to slide underneath the siding.
the top of the well-frame and the bottom of the siding. Now measure the outside width (35 ½”) for the front well panel so it spans over the side panels for support.
Cement Board Sides & Lid
The next step for building the cement board well is to cut the lid placing the white markdown. The lid will be 37” x 25 ½” (Cut the fabric edge off). Also, it’s important to choose a panel that is free from chips. Moreover, install it under the front edge of the Access Well Frame where you left a gap. When finished the lid should fit firmly underneath the belly band orprecast concrete siding.
For more information call DURASKIRT, LLC 360-419-9909.
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