Strawbale Archive for March 2001

1.  Roofing -  There is (or was) a rubber matting that could be put over
the roof, and would add about R-5+ or so.  Might check within large city
for Mobile Home dealer in your area.

2.  Also, do read this article: 

c.  Improving the Energy Efficiency of Manufactured (Mobile) Homes

http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/da6.html


3.  Do download this pdf file from this site:

d.  Residential Energy Efficiency

http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/de/residential/residential.htm


Here is the pdf file [once downloaded, use save button, upper left, if
you have adobe reader]:

http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/de/residential/e2mobile.pdf
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Since you have a 2x4 walls, it might be cheaper to "gut" the inside
sheet-rock [outside wall area], and install 2" extruded foam board (with
correct tape for vapor barrier) and insure existing insualtion is
intact.  Then install 3/8" sheet rock, with a nickel opening between
each sheet rock panel.  In ball parks, this will cost about $1,000.00 if
you can get the items at a Home Depot or like center.  You will loose 4"
inside, but you will have R-23 if done right.  With your hall way, you
might only want 1/4" foam board.


When was your trailer made, and which zone was it made for ?  Was it
made for Montona's snow loading requirement ?  Look in master bedroom in
closet for details (where ever the title info is).

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AJ