7 Best Manufactured Home Skirting Options

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Selecting the proper manufactured home skirting can feel like a boring part of the home-owning process. However, choosing the right kind of skirting helps you keep the heat in and the weather and pests out. Which will afford you a home that will last the long haul.  To help you decide which manufactured home skirting option is the best for you, we have compiled a list of the seven most popular options. 

1.) Faux Stone Skirting

Fauxstone is a great, affordable skirting option. It is lightweight, easy to install, and comes in various materials and colors. However, it does have some downsides. Fauxstone can&#;t be placed in certain areas that are exposed to chemicals, such as swimming pools, patios, or garden areas, as these chemicals can cause discoloration. Typically, plastic-style faux stone is the most popular for manufactured homes, as it is the easiest to work with.

ProsConsAffordableCan&#;t Be Placed In Certain Areas Easy To InstallDoesn&#;t Look Exactly Like Natural StoneLightweightCan Fade In Direct SunlightDifferent Material OptionsRequires More Maitenance

How Do I Install Faux Stone Skirting

Some people may find the idea of installing faux stone a little overwhelming. Yet, it is relatively easy and requires minimal tools and materials. Take a look at the video below to see how to install faux stone skirting for a manufactured home.

2.) Metal Skirting

Metal is an eye-appealing, affordable option for manufactured home skirting. It is durable against rust and decay and comes in different colors and metal options (i.e. steel or aluminum). Be careful, though, as denting may become an issue depending on the metal panels you get. We think metal panels are a great option as the multiple color options makie it easier to color-match your home exterior.

ProsConsAffordableCan DentDurableNot All Are AntirustRust and Decay ResistantCan Be Difficult to CutAesthetically PleasingCustom Colors May Be Difficult To Find

How do I install Metal Skirting?

Installing metal skirting for your manufactured home is pretty simple. In fact, it is similar to how you would install the faux stone we mentioned earlier. However, this video outlines the areas that make setting metal skirting slightly different.

3.) Faux Brick Skirting

Faux Brick skirting is great for people who love the look of bricks but want a more budget-friendly version. It is durable, weather-resistant, and an easy-to-install skirting option. However, unlike some of the other available choices, faux brick tends to have fewer color options.

ProsConsDurableNot Fire ResistantCost EffectiveNot Available In Custom StylesEasy To InsallLimited Color OptionsNice AppearanceWeather Resistan

How do I install Faux Brick Skirting?

Faux bricks can be installed easily using these tools. A hammer, nails, level, tape measure, circular saw, and the faux brick panels. To start, prepare your support structure. Then build the framework. Next, lay a starter strip. Then install the first panel. Keep installing panels until they are around your house. Finally, add any decorative brick or stone corners. To read about this further, visit this article.

4.) Wood Skirting

Wood skirting is a great choice for people who want a simple, eye-appealing, highly customizable skirting option. It&#;s also durable, can hide imperfections in the house, and can be installed and replaced very easily. However, as it is wood, it is naturally flammable and can be easily effected by water damage, so be careful where it is installed.

ProsConsDurableFlamabileAesthetic AppealSwells In WaterAbility To Hide ImperfectionsNeeds To Be SealedCustomizableLonger to InstallEasy To ReplaceEasy To Install

How Do I Install Wood Skirting?

While this video talks about how to prepare for a park model home, the same pricial can be applied to all manufactured homes that require skirting. To jump ahead to the skirting portion of this video find minute market 5:26.

5.) Foam Skirting

Foam skirting is a great way to provide insulation to the bottom of your manufactured home skirting. This will help ensure that your pipes won&#;t freeze in cold weather. We do not recommend using foam skirting alone, as it can deteriorate without having a cover. 

ProsConsEnergey EfficentDamages EasilyCustomizableLimited Color ChoicesLow CostSwell With WaterMold ResistantAestheic LimitationsEasy To InstallMaitenenance Needs

How Do I Install Foam Skirting?

Foam skirting is very easy to install. Watch this video to learn how. In the video, they are installing it on an RV, but a manufactured home can be skirted the same way. Check it out.

6.) Lattice Skirting

Lattice skirting is the choice of many manufactured homeowners. It is very easy to install and is a more affordable option for manufactured home skirting. Some downsides to it are it does take more maintenance than other options on this list. Since it is not in a solid shape, it can be less durable than the others. Additionally, lattice skirting for your manufactured home gives good airflow underneath the home, making this ideal for warmer climate areas.

ProsConsEasy To InstallPermeabilityGood AirflowDurabilityAttractiveMaintenance

How Do I Install Lattic Skirting?

This video is on the longer side and mentions some things that are not needed. It is still a good tool for how to install wood lattice sturdily. Take a look.

7.) Vinyl Skirting

Vinyl is a cost-effective, easy-to-install, low-maintenance skirting option. It comes in a variety of colors for those who want it to match the color of their home. It has some downsides, too. It is durable but can crack or warp if exposed to harsh weather conditions. Vinyl also provides limited insulation as it allows heat to escape easily.

ProsConsCost-effectiveDurabilityEasy To InstallLimited InsulationLow MaintenanceAestheticsVarietyAirflow

How Do I Install Vinyl Skirting?

This video shows a mobile home repairman replacing some vinyl skirting. In addition to showing how to install skirting, it also mentions some things about having an older mobile home. Have a watch.

What Is The Most Affordable Skirting For My Manufactured Home?

Wood is the most affordable upfront choice for manufactured home skirting. However, remember that just because something is cheaper upfront doesn&#;t mean it is cheaper in the long haul, as required maintenance can increase its cost. This table underneath can help someone choose which type of skirting to use.

MaterialPanel SizeCost per panelNumber of PanelsTotal For Park Model HomeFaux Stone3&#;x5&#;$42.$924.00Faux Bricks3&#;x5&#;$107.$2,375.78Metal28&#;x5&#;$19.$439.56Wood6&#;x8&#;$17.$215.64Foam4&#;x8&#;$31.$383.64Lattice4&#;x8&#; $27.$335.76Vinyl*16&#;x46&#;$7. $525.00**The product used to calculate this comes in packs of 10. Because of this, we calculated the price if you buy seven packs. Prices are current to 11/24. These specs would be enough to complete a park model home that needs to be covered from 3&#; to the ground.

What Is The Best Overall Skirting For Manufactured Homes?

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Vinyl is the best skirting option for that that are looking to have a quality investment The overall best skirting for your manufactured home is Vinyl. Vinyl is affordable, easy to install, and is eye appealing.

Is Ventilation Important For My Manufactured Home Skirting?

Yes, ventilation is very important for manufactured home skirting. If a manufactured home doesn&#;t have proper ventilation in the skirting it may get moisture build up underneath your home. This could cause mold, mildew, unpleasant odors, and damage to the home. If ventilation is added it gives the moisture a chance to escape. Another reason to add proper ventilation is that the area under the home is where all of the main connection lines are. If it is properly ventilated it gives these things airflow which reduces the risk of radon or carbon dioxide.

Should My Manufactured Home Skirting Touch The Ground?

No, especially if that place has a lot of snowfall. The reason why is that if there is snow then the ground may rise and damage the skirting. If it doesn&#;t touch the ground it also helps with ventilation. Read more about skirting and if it should touch the ground, in this article.

What Manufactured Home Skirting Lasts The Longest?

Metal manufactured home skitingwill last the longest as it is strong and durable to most weather elements. If the right type is bought it can be rust-resistant which helps it last longer. Pests and bad weather have a hard time getting through it. How long any type of skirting lasts depends on how well it is maintained and manufactured.

What Manufactured Homes from Zook Cabins need Skirting and Will they Provide It?

All of our products that are not set on a foundation will need skirting.  You can find a complete list of our cabins on our cabins page. Zook Cabins doesn&#;t include skirting as part of a purchase. However, we do have it as an option to add the materials to your home purchase. The type of skirting we offer is a cedar wood option. Check the table to see which models need skirting.

Six Cheap DIY Mobile Home Skirting Alternatives 

Do These Alternatives to Mobile Home Skirting Fit You?

Perhaps mobile home skirting ideas (also known as underpinning) have crossed your mind lately, and it has you thinking about cheap mobile home skirting alternative products. So, what are some alternatives to mobile home skirting? In case you&#;re wondering, here are six alternatives to choose from, many are DIY mobile home skirting ideas if you want to do it yourself and save some money.

If you need an idea for around the bottom of a trailer or your manufactured home, here are some examples of inexpensive or cheap mobile home skirting. Although there are mobile home skirting prices which we explore further in another article.

Alternative (1) Vinyl Skirting

Vinyl is a cheap mobile home skirting that will do a decent job, though it doesn&#;t look the best. Moreover, vinyl skirting, also known as trailer skirting is very inexpensive. Therefore, it&#;s fast and easy to replace which is great because you&#;ll need to replace it or fix it a number of times. Especially, over the lifetime of your mobile home.

You can find plenty of vinyl mobile home skirting on Craigslist. However, if you&#;re searching Craigslist mobile home skirting it&#;s best to call the supplier and get a sample. Moreover, ask what their warranty covers.

Alternative (2) Plywood

Plywood is a popular DIY mobile home skirting, although this alternative is not a long-lasting solution and it does tend to wick moisture. Likewise, moisture causes issues like warping and discoloration. More so, everyone knows that moisture is detrimental to your home. My recommendation is not to use plywood as a viable alternative.

Alternative (3) Straw or Hay Bales

Obviously, I cannot recommend this but when you&#;re in a pinch and winter is setting in, well&#; Yes, people have been known for using straw bales. As for alternatives for manufactured home skirting, this method attracts most rodents. So, please shy away from it.

Alternative (4) Brick or Block

Brick or block are commonly used alternatives, though this isn&#;t a DIY mobile home skirting option unless you are a skilled mason. This is a great method, providing the mason does their work properly. Many times, masons neglect to seal the top of the blocks or bricks to the home. Of course, this gap attracts tiny rodents. Because everyone knows keeping your home cozy in the winter and cool in the summer, eventually mice families discover this too. Of course, this will cause a huge problem.

Alternative (5) Fake Panels

This is a great, cheap mobile home skirting in terms of aesthetics. But given time and weather situations like heavy storms, this alternative can fail. Recently I had a customer call after a windstorm asking if our skirting will fly off their home like faux (fake) panels did. Surely, it&#;s always up to you to decide what&#;s best.

Alternatives to Mobile Home Skirting (6) Concrete

A proven method is concrete skirting which is naturally fire-resistant. We love this alternative to mobile home skirting best. Notably, DURASKIRT&#; concrete skirting panels are outstanding and look like a custom-made foundation.  Best of all, DURASKIRT&#;, skirting panels for mobile homes, allows you to pit set your manufactured home.

How you might ask? Owing to our engineering, research and development, and field testing for nearly 20 years our concrete skirting panels work great for pit settings. These concrete skirting panels are strong, durable, lightweight, can be used even on sloped lots, and will hold up and look great over time. Moreover, they are the best cold weather skirting product.

For more information about concrete fire-resistant skirting panels please visit Duraskirt.com or call 360-419-. We are based in Washington State, but can easily ship to most areas.

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