Guide To Maintaining A Mobile Home Roof

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Maintaining and repairing a mobile home roof comes with it’s own challenges. A mobile home or manufactured home roof is sloped a lot lower then your average stick built house.

This type of build allows for the possibility of more pooling of water and chances for roof leaks to form. That is why it is important to inspect your roof more often and solve any issues before a major leak accures. This guide will help you recognize mobile home roof issues and correct them before any major structural damage or mold issues become a problem.

Identifying mobile home roof issues

Roof leaks

Roof leaks are typically first notice on the ceilings inside your home.

  • Visibly damaged ceilings or sounds of dripping water.
  • Wet spots staining on sheetrock, drop ceilings or walls.
  • Wet areas inside your house after a rain. Damp floors.
  • Discolored or flaking of paint, wallpaper coming off walls.
  • Mold in closets or corners near floors and ceilings.
  • Lingering musty smells that don’t go away.

Visual Inspection of your mobile home roof

From the ground check the exterior rain gutters downspouts and flashing of your roof. Using a ladder do a visual inspection of your roof. Look for:

  • Damage around vents, missing sealant or vent caps. Over time sealant can deteriorate allowing water intrusion.
  • Leaking rain gutters loose downspouts and missing flashing.
  • Damaged or missing shingles.
  • Exposed waterproofing material.
  • Areas with signs of water puddling.
  • Damage to the roof waterproof membrane from wind or debris falling on it.
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Diy options for repairing your mobile home roof

Repairing small leaks

Leaks require the use of sealants and roof cement. It is best to repair small leaks asap to avoid larger problems.

  • Repair small leaks using sealant coatings and caulk specifically for use on mobile homes.
  • Leaks in the roof membrane can be repaired with patch kits. Clean thoroughly before applying patch.
  • If the scope of work is beyond your ability to do the job safely call a professional.

Replacement of roof shingles

Damaged roof shingles can be caused by age, high winds and things like falling tree branches. If the majority of your roof shingles are aged and brittle consider a new roof or professional repair.

Use the correct materials for your roof to avoid problems or more leaks. Follow instructions for installing new shingles and prep the area correctly or the repair may leak again.

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Full Roof Replacement for Mobile Homes

The life expectancy of an asphalt shingle mobile home roof is 10-25 years while a membrane roof can last up to 50 years. When your roof has major repairs needed or is aged it may be time to replace it.

  • Metal roofing is also available for your mobile home.
  • Major large scale damage or excessive repairs.
  • Failing roof material and puddling of rain water.

Newer materials for roofing a mobile or manufactured home are available with longer life and durability.

Routine roof maintenance

Preventive and routine maintenance is required to maintain your roof and get the longest life possible. Repairs should be done in a timely manner to avoid additional costly repairs to your mobile home.

Hiring a mobile home roofing company

Mobile home roof installs require a contractor that specializes in mobile homes.

  • Always check references by calling previous customers that had mobile home roofs installed.
  • Check the contractors insurance including workers compensation if they have employees.
  • To check a contractors license contact your state contractors board.
  • Get bids from several contractors that includes written scope of work and warranty.

As mentioned earlier mobile homes are not constructed like regular homes so they require special attention when it comes to repairs like roofing.

By Leo Rosa

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