How To Seal Siding On A Mobile Home

Mobile home caulking the last post in our mobile maintenance series dealt with how to maintain your roof whether metal or shingled for long lasting protection from outside elements.

How to seal siding on a mobile home.

In this video i show you how to put new siding on. As an active mobile home investor you will absolutely invest in mobile homes with vinyl siding exteriors. Vinyl siding is extremely common around the country on brand new housing both on single family homes and mobile homes. Vinyl siding offers protection and makes the structure more secure and sturdy.

The first mobile homes were framed from cheap wood material instead of today s vinyl. Mobile home siding installation is a bit more complicated than your average home repair especially if you select one of the more laborious siding styles like stone or wood. Mobile homes from the 1990s through today may typically have vinyl siding of some color and texture from the factory. Up next for mobile home maintenance is showing some tender love and care by caulking and sealing the seams all around your home.

By sealing gaps in your walls and siding you can successfully secure your home from outdoor pests. As mobile home purchasing became a trend among consumers the framing choice by many manufacturers turned to vinyl a product much more durable and longer lasting than wooden boards. Holes occur over time when seals crack around plumbing fixtures on your siding allowing mice entrance into your home.