Manufactured houses do not usually have attic access because of the limited space between the ceiling and roof.
Do mobilel homes have attic space.
Opening the ceiling to gain access is not a difficult process.
A title report from a the county will usually give a clue as to the builder especially if it s post 2005.
Interestingly most manufactured homes do not come with an attic access for new homeowners.
But i will say there are a few of us on here that have seen first hand the damage the lack of venting can do.
This is due to the fact that most mobile homes have very little space between the ceiling and roofing so the manufacturers figure why bother with it.
D i got my camera in there for a few shots.
Carpet tiles are also a brilliant choice for playrooms.
Blown away any amount of wind entering the attic through vents or gaps can blow the very light insulation away.
For a manufactured home the air space can be broadly segregated into three regions.
I do like roof vents better or maybe with gable vents.
A modular home can be a 2 story home and sometimes compete in a market of high end multi level homes.
Attic venting sloped shingled roofs often omitted shorter shingle life voids warranty etc.
A lot goes down at your homes underbelly.
Most older homes here only have static gable vents period.
Crawl space area ventilation below mobile homes.
Attic access often the attic access is left uninsulated to keep insulation from falling into the home.
Most mobile homes do not have attic access.
So i have learned to agree to disagree with those that have opinions that have been proven wrong by real world examples.
My mom for example bought a house that someone had finished the attic in.
I feel that roof vents do a better job of removing moisture.
Airflow through homes and its impact on building performance is one of the least well understood building science phenomenon.
A modular sectional makes a great place to snuggle and lounge.
Damaged insulation in the underbelly.
We just don t get to see the attic except when somebody s cut a hole in the ceiling.
The attic area does have sufficient room for moderate storage or to access for the purpose of running wires and installing various ceiling fixtures.
If your attic is a playroom pile on vibrant colors to make the space bright and happy.
The living space the attic cavity and the crawlspace or basement.
It looks like the seams have leaked a few times and that probably caused the staining.
If one gets stained swap it with one in a less conspicuous part of the room.
These homes will tend to build up a lot of heat in the summer though.
I suggested they have a membrane installed over the metal but i am open to better ideas.
Sq ft 150 min area and must cross vent on at least 2 sides.
I am saying 2 powered fans because the two halves of the home s attic is divided by the marriage beam.
Nice curved trusses 1970 s single wide with the original metal roof.
