{"id":6024,"date":"2015-09-29T16:59:37","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T21:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clayton-ins.five.zysites.com\/blog\/mobile-home-repairs-drafts-leaks\/"},"modified":"2015-09-29T16:59:37","modified_gmt":"2015-09-29T21:59:37","slug":"mobile-home-repairs-drafts-leaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.claytoninsuranceagency.com\/es\/sin-categorizar\/mobile-home-repairs-drafts-leaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Home Repairs: Drafts & Leaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can put a stop to costly drafts or leaks before they start with the right sealant, caulking compound or roof coating. Unwanted moisture can be a problem even in today’s well-built and insulated manufactured homes, but not if you take steps to control it. Pests inside or under your manufactured home can also cause trouble. Homeowners agree it’s far easier to keep bugs or unwanted animals from getting into their manufactured home than it is to get rid of them once they’ve moved in! Here are some quick preventive maintenance tips that pay off in both time and money.<\/strong><\/span>
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\nHow To Keep Out Drafts And Leaks<\/strong><\/span><\/em>\n<\/p>\n

Sealants, caulking compounds and roof coatings prevent leaks and drafts. Sealing your home is probably the easiest and least costly way to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Basically, any crevice, crack or connection (except the edges of siding panels) should be sealed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To determine if your old caulk needs replacing, poke it with a screwdriver or nail. It should have a rubbery consistency. If it is hard, brittle and cracked, remove and replace it as part of your regular preventive maintenance. You will probably need more than one type of sealant to do your entire home. Here are some common sealant types:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n