What are modular homes walls made of?

The exterior and interior walls of a modular home are built with wood frames and high quality insulation, just like a site built home.

What are mobile home exterior walls made of?

The outside component of an exterior wall in a mobile house trailer is typically constructed out of one of three different materials: metal, hardboard or vinyl. This part of the exterior wall is the part exposed to the weather. Vinyl is the best siding to keep water from getting inside the wall.

Do modular homes use drywall?

A modular home comes standard with finished drywall throughout, primed and ready for your choice of paint or wall covering.

Are modular homes walls thin?

For the most part, modular home walls tend to be anywhere from two to four inches thick. They are typically constructed from 2 x 4 pieces of wood with layers of insulation and drywall on top of that.

Why do mobile homes have vinyl walls?

Vinyl on gypsum (VOG) panels has a laminated-like coating that holds the gypsum together. It's used in mobile homes because it repels water, is affordable, and is super easy to install.

The VERY COSTLY Differences Between Modular and Manufactured Homes

Do mobile homes use Sheetrock?

Mobile homes are designed to be light, but the walls still have wooden studs and manufacturers will often use 1/4-inch paneling to cover the framing. The wall studs are spaced to support 4-by-8 panels, so the mobile home drywall, which comes in 8ft by 4ft sheets, should be no problem to install.

What are the strips on mobile home walls?

Mobile homes are made with pre-wallpapered dry wall, then matching strips are made to hide the gaps, because they're made as quickly and cheaply as possible. Plus moving a house creates all kinds of problems, so this also helps to eliminate cracking of dry wall compound in said joints.

What thickness Sheetrock is in mobile homes?

Manufactured home wallboards range in thickness from 5/16” to ½”. The 5/16” thickness used to be the most popular measurement for Paper On Gypsum (POG) wallboards, but the majority of new Clayton homes with POG wallboards are now 3/8”.

How thick are old mobile home walls?

Many mobile homes have wall material that is 1/4″ to 3/8″ thick. there generally is not enough strength in this material to support the weight with drywall anchors alone.

Can you hang a TV on a mobile home wall?

Mounting a TV in a mobile home requires knowledge of the home's wall material, and the width and type of studs within the walls. Most wall materials alone will not support a TV's weight. Drilling in the center of studs and using the mount manufacturer's recommended hardware should offer the best hold.

What are Clayton Homes walls made of?

Just like a site built home, our homes are built from quality materials such as finished drywall, which a commonly used material for manufactured home walls.

How are mobile home walls constructed?

Mobile home walls are constructed much like the floors. They consist of a framework, usually in H-shapes, of wooden joists and supports. The space in between these joists forms cavities that are also used for insulation material. Both the interior and exterior of the walls are then covered in panels.

Can you replace mobile home paneling with drywall?

Single-wide mobile homes are designed to be light, but the walls of most of them still contain wooden studs. Manufacturers often cover the walls with 1/4-inch paneling, but the studs can support drywall, so there's nothing preventing you from removing the paneling and replacing it.

How far apart are studs in a modular home?

When a home is framed, the wall studs are usually spaced 16 or 24 inches apart. If you start in a corner and measure out 16 inches and you don't find a stud, you should find one at 24 inches.

Do manufactured homes have studs in the walls?

Manufactured houses are essentially constructed in the same manner. However, 2" x 3" internal wall studs are still used in prefabricated homes. Remember that internal, non-load-bearing walls are only for partitioning the inside area of the home and are not structural.

Is drywall too heavy for mobile home?

Drywall that is 5/8″ thick is, of course, a little heavier, at 2.31 pounds per square foot or 73.92 pounds per sheet which is entirely too much for mobile home ceilings.

Do modular homes have seams?

The walls of a mobile home are made from these panels because it is easier to transport and assemble them, as compared to a huge panel for each wall. Unfortunately, seams are visible wherever the panels are joined. This is where wall strips come into play!

What kind of ceiling is used in mobile homes?

Most mobile homes and older manufactured homes (or lower end, more affordable models) have ceilings made of gypsum instead of drywall. Gypsum is a natural mineral used for blackboard chalk, drywall, and wallboards in mobile homes.

Can you tape and texture mobile home walls?

Can you really texture your mobile home walls? Yes! The most common mobile home walls are made of either gypsum (drywall), VOG (vinyl on gypsum) or if you have an older model, artificial wood paneling.

How do you make a modular home look like drywall?

Can you remove walls in a manufactured home?

Typically, you can remove interior walls in a manufactured home as long as it's not load-bearing. Load bearing walls in manufactured housing include the exterior walls and the marriage line in a double wide.

What are VOG wall panels?

VOG walls are simply a 3/8” or 1/2” drywall pre-finished in a vinyl coating. These vinyl coatings come in many different patterns and colors, and, depending on the manufacturer, may be pre-selected for installation by the factory or custom selected by the home buyer.

Can you put backsplash on mobile home walls?

Painted Backsplashes in Mobile Homes

You can always use paint to create an illusion of a backsplash on your kitchen wall. We share details for this affordable DIY backsplash here. If you are artistic this a great idea.