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.

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. Trailer homes have the worst luck when it comes to constant repairs. But with the right tools and some patience it is possible to install or repair siding yourself.

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. In this video i show you how to put new siding on.

Up next for mobile home maintenance is showing some tender love and care by caulking and sealing the seams all around your home. Vinyl siding offers protection and makes the structure more secure and sturdy. Inexpensive and simple to do sealing your siding only requires a little time to locate the cracks.