Nicely done! I'm a 61 year old Grandmother who does stuff like this on my own on my mobile home. I always appreciate when someone takes the time to make a video like this one. Keeps me from making costly errors. THANKS!
Yep. Anything but vinyl. Vinyl skirting is a waste of money, unless you like seeing holes from rocks shot out from the mower, gashes from the weed eater, cracks from cold weather. Metal is the best I reckon, but be prepared to spend a lil extra. I redid my vinyl skirting with galvanized roofing metal. I threw away all of that plastic that held the top of the vinyl skirting, did away with the plastic track at the bottom. I used treated 2x4 lumber to make framework, and screws not nails. That silver coated foamboard first, then the metal. I have 2 different skill saws, one with a wood cutting blade and the other with a metal cutting stone blade. My trailer sits on a slope, so I had to measure and cut the metal to match the grade of the land. Once painted up it looks great and will last the rest of my life. I don't like having to do things twice.
I bought a mobile home and it had vinyl skirting - what a joke as when you ran a weed wacker along it - it tore it up. I removed all of it and replaced it with aluminum . Far better and lasts a lot longer.
I love how most of all video for under pinning the land is flat and pretty never the normal like angled or higher then your head off the ground. lol so with those types, how to put a frame under it how to cut at angles from the ground and bottom of the trailer and all that. I mean their is no videos on TH-cam that shows all that or at lest explain it good enough to follow them while you DIY.
Can you please tell me what you used on the corners to get that *finished* look? Looks great! So tired of patching & replacing vinyl skirting that we're going to go this route instead! Thanks for your great step by step instructions!
You can just bend the metal to the corner. Usually i buy what is called rake and corner metal . It comes in 10 foot lengths normally but can be ordered longer . Then you measure and cut to the size you need . You do not need to fasten with screws . Although you can . Hope this helps you and leaves you and yours in good health.
I generally bend the metal to make the corner I feel it gives it a different look and people generally like it but that corner metal can be purchased anywhere you get the same Steele that you use for skirting
I do not recommend plastic skirting because of deteriation at bottom caused by weed eaters or chemicals . easily gets damaged by lawnmower throwing into it. Most plastic skirting have venting built in which is a liability in winter because cold wind gets to your plumbing. Hope that helps
When you run Steele in the direction that he has there’s a vent every eight or 9 inches so there’s no reason to add event into it however if you do solid boards if it’s allowed in your area then you would need to ventilate it
Thank.you im having to deal whit a kitchen sink in a mobile home at the moment what is the name of the material you are using for the underpinning skirts
When I go to the hardware store what do I ask for? The one time I tried they said metal was too thick to cut. I think they were talking about roofing material. Is there something else?
I would suggest you find a metal building supply. As far as a list of what you need watch the videos on how to estimate materials for skirting. I believe in your ability to get it done. Go gettum
I used this same material with treated wood for framing But now im getting negative talk about the treated wood touching the ground and getting wet in the rain. Possible termite damage with time And the metal touching the ground rusting within 5 years Your thoughts please… I love my skirting and I really don’t want to change it
I have been putting metal skirting up for over 27 years none have rusted out at bottom. Maybe a little rust but not anything but on surface . Regards the wood to the ground you will need to keep an eye on it . Perhaps spray it for bugs ect. It will not hold up as well . Still you did something and there are always those who will try to point out weaknesses. Sometimes I think of it as a benefit for me to look for weakness and try to improve . You should be proud . You built something where 80 %of the population doesn't. Just keep on on making yourself better.
@@StraightArrowRepair Yes mine has rusted at the very bottom just A centimeter or two under the surface. But everything above The ground still looks brand new. And yes I plan to actually crawl under my house and spray all of the 2x4s behind the skirting with pesticides. Like I said I really do like my skirting and I don’t want to change it
i love this solution ..but one end of my home is almost 5 foot off the ground so these sheets would be pricey for me....calling all brains..help me out
Plastic will only be maybe 300 less than metal and generally has many problems if not total failure in 5 years and won't be cheaper 5 years from now whereas i have installed metal skirting that is still functioning and 25 years old
Find yourself a local metal roofing company that sells wholesale and retail. I get 12ft sheets that are cut-offs for $15.00 here in Florida. They are cheaper than Lowes or Homedepot etc.
Used to do this as a living . We never framed it usually the metal siding was strong enough to hold it self if you dig deep enough . Or it probably needed framing but bossman didn’t wanna spend money on framing for a siding lol
Generally fasten wood to the bottom of the deck then fasten the skirting to that lower wood. Perhaps i need to do a video to make your options more clear
Why not skirt the deck as well....all matching and so much easier then crawling under there. My deck is only 2 foot off the ground so no crawling under there
Metal building supplier .may require a little search and little more of a drive. You find them order the material and if your choosing colors. You will need to see the colors available. Wish well on your adventures. I tell my guys all the time recognize improvise overcome
I have heard oldtimers say mothballs personally I've seen an animal dig under concrete footing I've seen a squirrel squeeze through a golf ball sized hole go into a fancy house and pull all the insulation off the wires and off the duct work, but like anything requires maintenance on your part maybe put dirt back in holes also I've heard of a strobe light that irritates nocturnal animals guess we can give a shout out and maybe they can reccomend something else
crush up hot peppers and spread them under and around. Snakes usually are there because of food they eat. get rid of any rodents and snakes will most likely leave.
That's our son, with 4 years special training. But hard to both film and work on the job site. We plan to put him on camera only duties when we can. Thank you so much for the suggestion
@@mariochavez3212 no I am located in Bentonville/Fayetteville, AR. People would love for me to travel all over doing their work. I spend a lot of time in TX, was born there. I still have family there, and I worked in the 80's on metal stud all over Austin. My dad had a Master electrician license and business, and I had a state wide journeyman's at 19. Company was based out of Jasper at first, we traveled a lot, worked in Houston, Dallas, Brekenridge, all over TX. We did commercial work. I still wish you the best with all your projects, and TX is still a part of me.
Nope. If I'm going through the effort, I want more permanence and something that looks decent. Sheet metal is a downgrade - hope I never touch a piece of that again.
Nicely done! I'm a 61 year old Grandmother who does stuff like this on my own on my mobile home. I always appreciate when someone takes the time to make a video like this one.
Keeps me from making costly errors. THANKS!
Glad to be part of the team
I had to subscribe due to all of the useful videos you have put out. Thank you for helping me gain knowledge and save money.
I am very happy to help . After all that's really what we leave behind when we are gone. Not money or possessions but how we have affected others.
Wow this looks great!
Yep. Anything but vinyl. Vinyl skirting is a waste of money, unless you like seeing holes from rocks shot out from the mower, gashes from the weed eater, cracks from cold weather.
Metal is the best I reckon, but be prepared to spend a lil extra.
I redid my vinyl skirting with galvanized roofing metal. I threw away all of that plastic that held the top of the vinyl skirting, did away with the plastic track at the bottom. I used treated 2x4 lumber to make framework, and screws not nails. That silver coated foamboard first, then the metal. I have 2 different skill saws, one with a wood cutting blade and the other with a metal cutting stone blade.
My trailer sits on a slope, so I had to measure and cut the metal to match the grade of the land.
Once painted up it looks great and will last the rest of my life. I don't like having to do things twice.
You should post a video! I would love to see it.
This is good advice
nice job,now a good power wash will make the home look like new.
Thank you so much!
Glad to help
I bought a mobile home and it had vinyl skirting - what a joke as when you ran a weed wacker along it - it tore it up. I removed all of it and replaced it with aluminum . Far better and lasts a lot longer.
We're I can buy the aluminium,?it's expencibe?
Not sure what part of country you’re in. In Pa can you put foam board for insulation? Pro’s and Con’s of that?
@@debbiebeam3194 sure it will help keep your heat under the house.
Ya got one job Eddy. Hold the dang camera still!
I love how most of all video for under pinning the land is flat and pretty never the normal like angled or higher then your head off the ground. lol so with those types, how to put a frame under it how to cut at angles from the ground and bottom of the trailer and all that. I mean their is no videos on TH-cam that shows all that or at lest explain it good enough to follow them while you DIY.
Can you please tell me what you used on the corners to get that *finished* look? Looks great! So tired of patching & replacing vinyl skirting that we're going to go this route instead! Thanks for your great step by step instructions!
You can just bend the metal to the corner. Usually i buy what is called rake and corner metal . It comes in 10 foot lengths normally but can be ordered longer . Then you measure and cut to the size you need . You do not need to fasten with screws . Although you can . Hope this helps you and leaves you and yours in good health.
@@StraightArrowRepair Great! Thanks for the quick response! Hang in there!
Go to Lowe's get some vinyl trim for corners
I generally bend the metal to make the corner I feel it gives it a different look and people generally like it but that corner metal can be purchased anywhere you get the same Steele that you use for skirting
When putting dura rock up u need to paint or seal I put stucco on it keeps from water log some one didn't know what they were doing
Ty...
So do you not recommend vented skirting? Will watch your other videos - thanks!
I do not recommend plastic skirting because of deteriation at bottom caused by weed eaters or chemicals . easily gets damaged by lawnmower throwing into it. Most plastic skirting have venting built in which is a liability in winter because cold wind gets to your plumbing. Hope that helps
When you run Steele in the direction that he has there’s a vent every eight or 9 inches so there’s no reason to add event into it however if you do solid boards if it’s allowed in your area then you would need to ventilate it
that looks relly good my friend thanks for the video im gana do the same to my trailer
Thank.you im having to deal whit a kitchen sink in a mobile home at the moment what is the name of the material you are using for the underpinning skirts
Your welcome you get material at a metal building supply. I wish you well
It’s good advice to have your house releveled Before you re-skirt
When I go to the hardware store what do I ask for? The one time I tried they said metal was too thick to cut. I think they were talking about roofing material. Is there something else?
I would suggest you find a metal building supply. As far as a list of what you need watch the videos on how to estimate materials for skirting. I believe in your ability to get it done. Go gettum
Omg this would be so great to be able to weed eat and not put holes everywhere
I used this same material with treated wood for framing
But now im getting negative talk about the treated wood touching the ground and getting wet in the rain. Possible termite damage with time
And the metal touching the ground rusting within 5 years
Your thoughts please…
I love my skirting and I really don’t want to change it
I have been putting metal skirting up for over 27 years none have rusted out at bottom. Maybe a little rust but not anything but on surface . Regards the wood to the ground you will need to keep an eye on it . Perhaps spray it for bugs ect. It will not hold up as well . Still you did something and there are always those who will try to point out weaknesses. Sometimes I think of it as a benefit for me to look for weakness and try to improve . You should be proud . You built something where 80 %of the population doesn't. Just keep on on making yourself better.
@@StraightArrowRepair Yes mine has rusted at the very bottom just A centimeter or two under the surface. But everything above The ground still looks brand new. And yes I plan to actually crawl under my house and spray all of the 2x4s behind the skirting with pesticides. Like I said I really do like my skirting and I don’t want to change it
As a landscaper. Weed eaters HATE VINYL underpinning......
i love this solution ..but one end of my home is almost 5 foot off the ground so these sheets would be pricey for me....calling all brains..help me out
Plastic will only be maybe 300 less than metal and generally has many problems if not total failure in 5 years and won't be cheaper 5 years from now whereas i have installed metal skirting that is still functioning and 25 years old
Find yourself a local metal roofing company that sells wholesale and retail. I get 12ft sheets that are cut-offs for $15.00 here in Florida. They are cheaper than Lowes or Homedepot etc.
Need to frame it out with treated 2×4
Used to do this as a living . We never framed it usually the metal siding was strong enough to hold it self if you dig deep enough . Or it probably needed framing but bossman didn’t wanna spend money on framing for a siding lol
How would you do the pieces under the decks if the deck is level with the top of the skirting?
Generally fasten wood to the bottom of the deck then fasten the skirting to that lower wood. Perhaps i need to do a video to make your options more clear
Why not skirt the deck as well....all matching and so much easier then crawling under there. My deck is only 2 foot off the ground so no crawling under there
So if I'm adding a metal skirting on my mobile home what kind of trimming doni use is there a specific one
Yes sir You need to have made metal with 1 or 2 inch down 1 inch out then 3 inches down . maybe you could go to my earlier videos . I wish you well
@@StraightArrowRepair what the trim called that goes on top
@@cruz2153 There isn't a name for it, it has to be custom made where you buy your metal.
It’s flashing.
Where did you buy material?
Metal building supplier .may require a little search and little more of a drive. You find them order the material and if your choosing colors. You will need to see the colors available. Wish well on your adventures. I tell my guys all the time recognize improvise overcome
How much did cost for materials
two fiddy
Mayne u could.put a link.to your video...CANT.FIND IT!!
I will look into it thank you for letting me know
Here's the link to the other video: th-cam.com/video/DtCr_DQsYWo/w-d-xo.html I will also put it in the descrpition.
What would you recommend to put under house to keep snakes and critters out
I have heard oldtimers say mothballs personally I've seen an animal dig under concrete footing I've seen a squirrel squeeze through a golf ball sized hole go into a fancy house and pull all the insulation off the wires and off the duct work, but like anything requires maintenance on your part maybe put dirt back in holes also I've heard of a strobe light that irritates nocturnal animals guess we can give a shout out and maybe they can reccomend something else
@@StraightArrowRepair ok thank you
crush up hot peppers and spread them under and around. Snakes usually are there because of food they eat. get rid of any rodents and snakes will most likely leave.
Mothballs works.
What kind of screws are you using?
They are 1 1/2 metal to wood screws made for the metal and matching in color
Green mold from not doing it right not finished bad job
i dont know why you have to use God's Name in vain what a disappointment
My apologies. I will work on making myself better
You need a better camera guy
That's our son, with 4 years special training. But hard to both film and work on the job site.
We plan to put him on camera only duties when we can. Thank you so much for the suggestion
@@StraightArrowRepair thanks for the comment, located in Texas?
@@mariochavez3212 no I am located in Bentonville/Fayetteville, AR. People would love for me to travel all over doing their work.
I spend a lot of time in TX, was born there. I still have family there, and I worked in the 80's on metal stud all over Austin. My dad had a Master electrician license and business, and I had a state wide journeyman's at 19.
Company was based out of Jasper at first, we traveled a lot, worked in Houston, Dallas, Brekenridge, all over TX.
We did commercial work.
I still wish you the best with all your projects, and TX is still a part of me.
Nope. If I'm going through the effort, I want more permanence and something that looks decent.
Sheet metal is a downgrade - hope I never touch a piece of that again.
Like what else?
Steel is a waste of time because it's going to rust holes in it
I have metal skirting jobs that have been there over 20 years. I take that kind of waste.