How To Replace A Metal Mobile Home Roof

Fresh seal around the vents on your new mobile home roof.

How to replace a metal mobile home roof.

Metal roofs can be installed right over existing mobile home roofs and though the cost is a bit higher can also include insulation to further protect the roof and keep the mobile home comfortable. In addition to being easy to work with metal roofs can add value to your mobile home. Metal roofs are installed over existing roofs and often include a layer of insulation between. As long as you are somewhat handy all you need is a saw drill and tape measure to install your own mobile home metal roof for a fraction of the cost.

A mobile home roof over involves placing a new roof or roofing material over your existing roof there s little to no material removed which can keep costs down. In terms of durability metal roofs are typically mold and mildew resistant fire resistant and rust resistant. Openings around vent pipes are carefully sealed with roofing cement. A mobile home roof over creates a unique opportunity to completely change the look of the home.

Regarded by some as the best option of all installing a corrugated metal roof involves cutting and fitting sheets of corrugated roofing available at home centers onto wood battens installed against the old roof. The liquid rubber must be installed on a mild dry day and allowed to dry for several hours. Basically if you can run a drill saw and read a tape measure you can install your own metal roof. Mobile homes constructed prior to the 1976 implementation of hud code mostly have flat or bowed roofs.

How much would it cost to put a metal roof on a mobile home. For less than 1 000 you can have a new low maintenance metal roof on your mobile home. A non insulated roof for a single wide will cost in the range of 1 000 to 2 000 and for a double wide the cost would be between 1 800 and 3 000. For complete details on installing your own metal roof we have a booklet available to help you.

This is mainly due to the fact that metal roof kits come at a higher upfront cost. If your roof needs to be replaced be prepared for an average bill of 24 700 for asphalt shingles and 40 318 for metal to replace the entire roof to ensure materials match. Many homeowners who have a flat or bowed roof are in need of a roof repair or replacement. We suggest purchasing a metal roof kit that s bundled with insulation as those are quite common.