Receiving DURASKIRT™ Skirting Packages / Crates

Sep 10, 2024

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 kit leaves 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

Opening a DURASKIRT Crate

Surprisingly, most areas of the United States have very competitive shipping lanes and therefore, these results are low pallet shipping cost. 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 protection of driveways, recommended, or over gravel and or firm grassy areas.

Note: Crate should be set 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 up hill. 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, 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 backwards 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 backwards.

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 made the investment 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 360-419-9909 or visit 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!

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Mobile Home Skirting Ideas

Nov 24, 2023

Mobile Home Skirting Ideas for 2024 and Beyond – DURASKIRT™ for life!

People are excited about our skirting for mobile homes delivering the new home look. Back in the day, people were building homes on piers or posts. These homes became known as raised houses. As home building moved away from piers and posts, people looked for new mobile home skirting Ideas.

Today, we look around and folks are building homes on perimeter foundations made of concrete. So, you need skirting to match the newer homes in 2024 and beyond. Skirting for mobile homes was the mobile home skirting idea people had been looking for, especially if they wanted to make a manufactured home look like a house.

Adding wood framing under manufactured house then match the siding. The next photo shows completion with DURASKIRT™.

What is the purpose of skirting for mobile homes?

Skirting for mobile homes uses wood upper members and DURASKIRT™ ground contact precast siding. Skirting for mobile homes protects the underfloor area from animals, rodents, and wind. Additionally, skirting or underpinning products can help to reduce heat or cooling bills. Furthermore, you can make your raised house look like a new home built on a stem-wall perimeter foundation. So, why not choose a product like DURASKIRT֭™?

How can DURASKIRT™ improve your mobile home?

DURASKIRT؇ is an essential product for skirting for mobile homes. The benefits include, durability, longevity, enhances look by matching a sight-built house, has a warranty, real concrete, and gives a clean look. Additionally, DURASKIRT™ prevents animal intrusion when properly installed.

How is DURASKIRT™ made?

DURASKIRT™ is a concrete panel for covering the external parts of any structure. The chemistry of today’s concrete makes for a long-lasting desirable siding worth the initial expenditure. Although initially costly, the return on investment over time makes DURASKIRT™ the least expensive skirting choice on the market today. Want to see and feel it before you buy? ….. Get a DURASKIRT™ Sample.

Comparing other skirting for mobile homes

Mobile Home Skirting Ideas with DURASKIRT™

Photo shows house skirting with DURASKIRT™ concrete panels.

Products for skirting your mobile home can be made from vinyl, wood, metal skirting, precast concrete siding, cement siding, or lattice. All these products, with the exception of concrete siding, have very short lifespans. Wood can rot and lead to damage to your home and lattice can still let critters get under your home to cause damages. Clearly, DURASKIRT™ is the best mobile home skirting choice.

Use DURASKIRT™ for all your structures

Our clients let us know they chose DURASKIRT™ so they can be done! We are honored our customers feel this way. We have spent over 20 years endeavoring to improve our product and we believe it is a great accomplishment.

For more information call us…. DURASKIRT™ 360-419-9909.

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Precast Concrete Siding

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Cement Board Well

Jan 20, 2020

Cement Board Well – How To Build Using DURASKIRT™

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.

4 or 5 DURASKIRT™ concrete boards
1 tube exterior grey caulking
1 bag DURASKIRT™ cement powder (color matched)
DURASKIRT™ access well frame

Tools Needed

Diamond saw blade and saw
Caulk gun
Tape measure
Straight edge
Pencil
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 or precast concrete siding.

For more information call DURASKIRT, LLC 360-419-9909.

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Before Buying Park Model Underpinning

Nov 16, 2013

Do You Own a Park Model Home? You Need Park Model Underpinning

Let’s talk about Park Model underpinning especially if you own a Park Model home. Moreover, considering your choices of products can be a fun beginning. Also, with all the choices there are advantages and disadvantages to various types of underpinning. Additionally, the most obvious advantage would be styling.

There are many styles of underpinning from rugged to sleek even rocky. In addition, some styles offer a seamless look enhancing the overall appearance of your Park Model Home. Obviously, homes without underpinning are at a huge disadvantage.

Homes without underpinning do not regulate the temperature properly. Furthermore, among other disadvantages is appearance, rodents, and weather damages. Clearly, it is easy to see that these homes look so much nicer installing the proper underpinning.

Nothing begins brightening up the look of a Park Model Home better than installing brand-new park model underpinning technology. So, selecting a Park Model underpinning constructed from durable, high-quality materials. As well, picking a product that doesn’t scratch easily, dent, peel, or burn. Yes, some are even flame resistant.

: Park Model with DURASKIRT™ – Tiny House Nation.

: Park model skirted with DURASKIRT™.

: This park model underpinning or skirting looks great!

: The Stars of “Tiny House Nation” installing DURASKIRT™ concrete underpinning.

: Park model shown with DURASKIRT™ underpinning.

: Skirting a park model with DURASKIRT™.

Maintaining Park Model Underpinning

Another important consideration is properly maintaining the park model underpinning. Also, the best styles being produced use high-quality concrete. Likewise, this underpinning helps to regulate the temperature, very much like insulation in the walls of the home.

Also, allowing the home to stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Besides, concrete underpinning also is great at preventing problems with wild animals taking shelter under the home.

Therefore, the underpinning needs to deter pests such as wasp or hornets nesting under the home. Not to mention, dogs and cats finding their way under the home chewing through duct-work

This park model underpinning or skirting looks great!

or damaging belly wrap.

Winter Considerations for Underpinning

During the extremes of winter, underpinning prevents the homes’ pipes from freezing. Most noteworthy, today’s underpinning will not rust nor corrode. Still, the latest technology is resistant to all weather conditions.

For instance, choosing a Park Model skirting or underpinning that requires practically no maintenance is best. Because, once it is installed on a home, the cleaning of this beautiful skirting is as easy as using soap and water.

Buying an Underpinning Kit

When purchasing a park model skirting package, it is important to determine its dimensions. Begin by measuring the length, and width of the home, then the height of the skirting. Foremost, simply to determining the height by measuring the distance between the slab and ground.

Then, measuring the distance of the Park Model Home from corner to corner to determine the length of each side. Finally, totally all sides distance to ascertain the lineal footage necessary for ordering. Lastly, the more credible businesses charge a lineal footage rate based on the length of the underpinning.

Choose Underpinning with Good Installation Instructions

As well, it is important choosing a company that has great customer service. Foremost, the reasons being you may need to have questions answered along the way requiring an expert’s advice. An underpinning, such as DURASKIRT™ will go a long way in helping with your success.

Remember, a properly installing underpinning or skirting will increase the value of the Park Model Home and the attractiveness. More so, there are limitless styles, and prices to choose from. Be aware, few types have warranties covering their products for use as underpinning.

In conclusion, anyone with a Park Model Home should be considering purchasing or upgrading to one of the styles offering the latest in Park Model Skirting technology like DURASKIRT™.

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Skirting Ideas for Mobile Homes

Oct 26, 2013

Mobile Homes Need Skirting. Here Are Some Skirting Ideas

Skirting enhances the visual appeal of a mobile home. Furthermore, this article will explain the various skirting ideas to help you make a more informed decision. So, it’s helpful to understand first the need for skirting.

Skirting is a barrier against the elements. Moreover, it also prevents various creatures like rodents, insects, and snakes from nesting underneath your home. Likewise, these creatures can cause damage to your insulation, water lines, and electric wires.

So, the question is not whether to use skirting ideas, but which one to choose. Additionally, we’ve listed below a few mobile homes skirting ideas including their pros and cons. Hopefully, they will help you make the right choice:

– Aluminum skirting

This used to be the most popular mobile home skirting option because aluminum is strong, durable, and does not get easily damaged. Although, it is prone to corrosion as is all aluminum. However, unlike other aluminum, aluminum skirting panels are chemically treated to be resistant to the outdoor elements.

Additionally, with aluminum skirting you will not have to worry about rusting, rotting, or termite infestation. The main disadvantage of aluminum skirting is that it is prone to fading, especially the darker colors and treatment failure.

– Vinyl skirting ideas

The advantages are it is inexpensive, weatherproof, and easy to install. But it is not as durable as aluminum and other materials available. Besides, many mobile homeowners who installed vinyl skirting report that they have problems with rodents.

Also, these creatures are chewing their electric wires and making holes in the insulation. Vinyl may be tempting due to its low cost but not for the long term. Lastly, it tends to be one of the most expensive options available.

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– Wood, particleboard, and plywood skirting.

Rodent Intrusion Through Mobile Home Skirting

Treated plywood with a rodent hole.

Another option to enhance the beauty of your mobile home and cut the costs for heating is wood, particleboard, and plywood skirting. Still, the panels are chemically treated to be made outdoor proof and should not be vulnerable to water. Unfortunately, they do grow mold when exposed to moisture and do eventually rot.

Moreover, many people who live in regions with high moisture levels and frequent precipitation report having problems with moisture and mold. Also, wood, particleboard, and plywood will not stop rodents from chewing their way through.

So, vinyl skirting, plywood, or anything made of wood is a very short-term solution.

– Simulated fake stone/fake brick skirting

For skirting ideas creating an illusion of real stone or brick you can use fake stone/brick. Be mindful it consists of pressure-treated wood framing to attach the fake stone or brick-like panels.

Likewise, Simulated stone/brick skirting looks beautiful, but the wood can become a breeding ground for mold that can spread to the rest of your home.

So, vinyl skirting, plywood, or anything made of wood is a very short-term solution.

– Concrete skirting –

DURASKIRT™ concrete panels for mobile homes.

“Best for deterring rodents.” Being the most durable and convenient of all mobile home skirting options. Also, it will keep the rodents and similar creatures away, will not rust, rot, or get affected by mold or termites.

Likewise, concrete skirting is a little bit more expensive but considering that it lasts a lifetime, it can save you a great deal of money in the long term. Besides, you can paint or stain it in any color you like or leave it natural.

Moreover, people like the natural look because it creates the look of a site-built home. The other benefits are added security, comfort, and lower energy bills.

Lastly, If you live in an area with a cold climate, concrete skirting for manufactured homes will help you keep your home much warmer as it will protect the underneath of the floor from the cold air and winds.

Note: Skirting and underpinning are the same.

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DIY Park Model Skirting Installation

Oct 26, 2013

Installing DIY Park Model Skirting

Obviously, the best way for beginning is by choosing the right park model skirting kit. Moreover, choosing DIY park model skirting can be challenging too. Likewise, choosing from several types of skirting starting with cheap plastic to concrete skirting. Decisively, our preference is using concrete skirting.

Of course, mostly for making sense for every climate and long-term enjoyment. Furthermore, beginning with a 2” drip edge metal, usually white. Additionally, screwing it under the home’s perimeter and flushing it with the siding.

Excavating Depth

DIY Park Model Skirting. Using DURASKIRT™ concrete skirting.

Furthermore, time for taking measurements to the ground. To explain, making sure you’re excavating at least 2” to 4” into the soil. Likewise, using DIY park model skirting by forming a barrier against rodents and large animals. Also, you can add a wire screen buried under the panels for extra security if you like.

Once establishing the grade it’s time for deciding a few things. Specifically, where we’re wanting the water access, sewer, and crawlspace(s). Similarly, beginning with cutting and fitting the panels then setting out the hardware for the skirting. Finally, after finishing the concrete panels they look and feel like a residential home.

What if It’s On A Slope?

In particular, sloping lots are all too common and require a special set of instructions. For this reason, we have written: “How to Skirt A Home Over 38 On A Sloped Lot” explaining this application in detail.

Setting The Concrete Panels

Certainly, after placing the concrete panels it’s time for adding the door hardware. Likewise, adding the grey concrete filler to the joints. Equally important, we use a specially formulated cement powder on the wet caulking. As a result, for making the panels appear seamless. Next, it’s time for installing a unique ventilating system.

DIY Park Model Skirting & The Unique Hidden-Vent System

Indeed, installing a DURASKIRT™ concrete paneling system has benefits. Most importantly is the exclusive “Hidden-Vent” system. Surely the panels work cohesively for forming the “Hidden-Vent” easily over their tops. Again, this venting is an unsurpassed way for venting the crawl area. Specifically, forming an even airflow preventing dead air spaces.

Definitely, from our perspective, DURASKIRT™ is the best quality DIY park model skirting.

We’re Set

After finishing all the panels, venting, doors, and caulking it’s time for back-filling. Namely, using soils that were disturbed by excavating. Finally, by leveling the dirt you can step back and take pride in all of your accomplishments. Thus, completing a concrete panel skirting job that’s well done. Truly, a customer was quoted as saying “DURASKIRT™ and be done.”

For more information please go to www.Duraskirt.com.

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An Affordable Way To Own A Home

Oct 26, 2013

Affordable Housing Can Look Great!

Buying a mobile home or park model can be an affordable way to own a home. While a mobile home is a less expensive option than a traditional home, there are still many costs. Naturally cutting costs is an important aspect of purchasing a mobile home.

Moreover, there are many ways to cut costs. First, getting the finishes and add-ins of your choice is typically the first route. Second, many taking or perhaps deciding not to landscape immediately upon purchase. Thirdly, new homeowners choosing to purchase inexpensive skirting is another common means of cutting costs.

Similarly, problems arise in all areas of budgeting; the old saying goes “you get what you pay for.” Likewise, the old moniker is not always correct, but it does in fact ring true in many circumstances. Although, the moniker is half true when it comes to purchasing skirting for your mobile home. Additionally, there are many inexpensive options on the market, most of which tend to be rather cheap in appearance.

Now That You Found an Affordable Way to Own A Home

An Affordable Way To Own A Home.

Nearly everyone has noticed the cheaply constructed home skirts that surround many mobile homes. Of course, these cheap skirts greatly take away from the curb appeal. Additionally, turning otherwise quality-looking homes into cheap-looking shanties.

Not to mention, looking cheap might not be a big deal, but for many although no shame in that. However, appearing low-priced can be a big deal when it comes time to resell your home. By the same token, when every shred of curb appeal is counting for finding home equity.

DURASKIRT™ is a great skirting option for those looking to buy quality yet inexpensive home skirting. Also, it is constructed from concrete, not rubber or plastic. Finally, DURASKIRT™ offers a beautiful traditional home clean look. Correspondingly, this is exactly the appearance people are seeking with the longevity they appreciate.

Find Affordable DURASKIRT™ exterior back-fill skirting for use as an economical way to skirt your manufactured home. Use it for the following home types:

Deck skirting
Insulation covering
Mobile homes
Manufactured homes
Park models
Post & pier homes
Shed skirting
Trailers
Plus More!

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Log Cabin Skirting Solution

Oct 26, 2013

DURASKIRT™ Solves The Problem for Log Cabin Skirting

Log cabin skirting can also be used for all raised structures. Homes such as mobile homes, manufactured homes, log cabins, post, and pier homes, deck surrounds, and more. Why is skirting necessary? Certainly, there are many reasons to make sure that you have the proper skirting around your home.

First, it is important to keep the wind from blowing under your home. Without skirting, the cold weather can cause your pipes to freeze. Moreover, your house will be much colder than if you have skirting. Especially, skirting for log cabins will help with your heating and cooling bill, and who doesn’t need help with that?

DURASKIRT™ looks great on this log cabin. The best choices for skirting are concrete products.

Second, the skirting will help to keep out animals and other varmints. Many times animals will seek out the comfort under your home; they want shade in the summer and warmth in the winter. Oftentimes they will destroy things by chewing; this is especially relevant to the rodents. The log cabin skirting will help to keep them out of your home.

Third, the concrete skirting will help to keep your home stable. The concrete is strong and will prevent your home from becoming unstable due to wind.

What About Venting Skirting for Log Cabins?

Does your log cabin skirt need to be ventilated? The answer is yes! Why? The ventilation helps to keep things dry under your home, preventing your sub-flooring from rot. You may not realize it, but your home can put off poisonous gases. Moreover, these gases can come from plumbing, Radon, Carbon Monoxide, heating, and cooking gases all of these can become trapped under your home and cause a potential hazard.

If you are a do-it-yourself kind of person the skirting from DURASKIRT™ is for you. This company provides a great product that is easy to use and high quality. Duraskirting comes in several different styles; they have something to match your home, pole building, hot tub, deck, garage, or whatever you need to put the log cabin skirting on. Moreover, raised house skirting kits are sold for many home sizes.

Don’t go another year without putting skirting around your home, you will not regret it. It will not take you long to see a decrease in your electric bill and everyone will notice how great your house looks. DURASKIRT™ is so easy to install, your neighbors will think you are a professional! Your home is your castle, treat it that way and protect it from the elements, animals, and rodents today!

Finally, What Locations Have DURASKIRT™ Been Used For Log Cabins?

Whether your log cabin is in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or California we are installing DURASKIRT™ everywhere. Look for the DURASKIRT™ brand in all states and if you don’t find it ask.

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