Posted by John in La on December 21, 2014 at 07:55:18 from (96.33.136.54):
In Reply to: drywall posted by ed's40 on December 21, 2014 at 07:13:44:
Boy you sure must like challenges.
In a MH (at least mine) the wall sheet rock is not floated. The seams are covered with strips. The roof is the only area floated. The seams on the walls will crack when you pull it down the road as the home rocks and sways. Since you are in place you could float the walls.
Here's some problems you will encounter.
The electrical boxes are mounted to the paneling not the studs and the wire is just laid in back of box and crimped. The wire is not cut so it has 1 long wire from plug to plug. You have to be careful if removing wires from crimping. My advise is to replace all electrical boxes and plugs cause its a bear to get the old boxes off then back on correctly.
The panel is stapled and GLUED to the studs with liquid nails. Have fun getting all that mess off the studs. BTDT.
Newer homes will have 2x3 exterior and 1x3 interior studs unless it is a upgraded home. The 2x exterior is a selling point to say the home is built better. The wires are usually run threw the wall in a notch on the outside of the stud. All the wires will be protected with metal straps.
You might want to consider just removing the strips from the paneling; remove the electrical boxes; and installing the dry wall right over the paneling. It will save you mega time.
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