what is the cheapest way to skirt a 12x65 ft mobile home?

Question

how much would it cost to skirt my mobile home 12x65ft. im looking for the cheapest way to go its not permanet

Answer 1

If it's not permanent, do you really need it?

Unless I had to worry about critters getting under there and tearing something up, or high winds, I wouldn't worry about it. But that maybe folly, so don't listen to me.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Mobile Home Skirting Ideas

Answer 4

Mobile Home Skirting Kits

Answer 5

Dont know what start your in or if your on your land or a park.But you can buy skirting at any mobile home supply store.The way you need to get size so nthey will know how much you need.Measure all four corners of the trailer from the bottom to ground.Cutting ,shears or circuar saw with blade in backwards.Put bottom ground mount down below edge of trailer,then put on top mount on even with bottom edge of trailer.measure from ground piece to the middle of the top piece.Put in about 5 0r 6 cuts then put in top hold rail.You can screw the pieces at top if you want.In parks you must use the skirting you buy.Fire hazards wood,sheet metal.You can use lattise if they allow it,it is more expensive.You should be able to get it all for about $300.00 doing it yourself.You can get it done for alot more.Do yourself or have friend thats has a trailer help or do it.I would but im in oklahoma city.Good luck.

Answer 6

Hi,
My home has, and most other mobile homes in the park have under-pinning that is using vinyl "soffet".
It's cheap, attractive, and you may be able to get it in assorted colors.
We use it "vertically", cut to length.
You can get this at any home-center store and it comes in 12 foot lengths.
This soffet cuts easy using a pair of snips, razor knife, or hand power saw. (you may find it better to turn the blade, "backwards" for this use, you don't want the saw to "grab" the vinyl.
I don't know at this moment what the top and bottom "tracks" are called, but you just put up the same kind of track that would hold the ends of the cut-length soffet, just lick you would use on any other house project.
One continuous strip along the bottom edge of your home, all the way around the house, then put one, on the ground directly below the edge of your house, anchor this strip with large aluminum "gutter" nails.
Then just start measuring the length from top strip to bottom strip, allow for extra length so the soffet is securely able to be inserted into to channels.
Then cut soffet to length, interlocking each panel as you go and you'll be done in no time.
At the home center, they should be able to give you the correct channel strips for the top and bottom.
This type under-pinning is nice because you can access underneath any where, anytime, you want.
I have a panel of ventilated soffet at approximately every sixth panel installed, to allow ventilation.
This set-up will allow a "quick" take down option.
Hope this helps,
Dave

Answer 7

You could use osb board. I just screwed it tight with wood screws to the lower part of the trailer and laid scrap lumber on the ground behind it with wooden stakes drove in the ground to hold it in place. It worked well and didn't give me any trouble for 6 months . I have also used soffit for skirting. it is half the price of a skirting package. I just fastened J-channel to 2x4's on the ground and ran a strip of J channel along the bottom edge of the trailer. It worked well and has lasted over 6 years so far with little maintenance.

Answer 8

Corrugated tin is the cheapest. You can cut it with tin snips or a circular saw with a metal cutting blade works even better. If it is going to be a real short time and you just need it to keep the pipes warm, we used black roll plastic and stapled it to the bottom and leftover rocks and block to hold the bottom. It doesn't look pretty,but helps with heating and the pipes a little.

Answer 9

It depends on where you live you may want to wrap the pipes in heat tape. When I did a trailer I just used used vinyl siding. If it is going to be permenant then you want a base angle, something to fasten it to on the bottom also. Menards would probably have the cheapest stuff to use.

Answer 10

If it is going to be moved, or done properly next summer, pick up some styrofoam sheats from the lumber suply. you can cut them to wedge tightly from the ground to the trailer. it is easier if you lay boards on the ground to make it more unifoarm. If you plan to re-use the insulation, use blue or pink board instead of styrofoam, it is stronger and easier to shape. Use a hand saw or utility knife to cut it to shape.
If it is not a cold weather climate, coregated sheating is cheap and easy.