Then it s covered with osb roof decking a waterproof barrier and your roof covering which is most commonly fiberglass shingles.
Mobile home roof truss.
After the roof is in place the truss system and roof cavity are filled with high quality insulation to help you save money on energy costs.
Structurally they cannot withstand a lot of weight.
Flat standard slope half truss and bowstring trusses.
It will require some work but cheaper in.
The osb roof decking is 7 16 of an inch thick unless you live in a heavy snow load area.
First there are three common types of mobile home roof or truss designs.
A mobile home roof over involves placing a new roof or roofing material over your existing roof.
An easy to understand and follow how to video showing how to inexpensively repair sagging mobile home roof trusses.
Most mobile homes will have bowstring trusses made with 2 2 or 2x3s.
Less labor is needed and there are much smaller refuse fees.
On older mobile homes where the roofs are nothing more than a covering of thin sheet metal the lines of the support beams are clearly visible through the metal.
Bowstring trusses are a dome shape.
On newer mobile homes or older homes where the roof has been modified and covered with shingles the roof trusses are not as easy to detect.
See reference 1 and for all steps.
Truspro s staff has a combined experience of nearly two centuries.
A mobile home roof over creates a unique opportunity to completely change the look of the home.
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