Mobile Home Roof Truss

On newer mobile homes or older homes where the roof has been modified and covered with shingles the roof trusses are not as easy to detect.

Mobile home roof truss.

On older mobile homes where the roofs are nothing more than a covering of thin sheet metal the lines of the support beams are clearly visible through the metal. A mobile home roof over creates a unique opportunity to completely change the look of the home. Truspro s staff has a combined experience of nearly two centuries. Since 1978 truspro has been manufacturing roof and floor structures.

Built to give the roof a sloped design to shed water trusses are the studs that support the roof sheeting. There s little to no material removed which can keep costs down. Then it s covered with osb roof decking a waterproof barrier and your roof covering which is most commonly fiberglass shingles. A mobile home roof over involves placing a new roof or roofing material over your existing roof.

An easy to understand and follow how to video showing how to inexpensively repair sagging mobile home roof trusses. Flat standard slope half truss and bowstring trusses. Structurally they cannot withstand a lot of weight. After the roof is in place the truss system and roof cavity are filled with high quality insulation to help you save money on energy costs.

Most mobile homes will have bowstring trusses made with 2 2 or 2x3s. See reference 1 and for all steps. We are your connection for quality pre manufactured roof truss systems. Less labor is needed and there are much smaller refuse fees.

First there are three common types of mobile home roof or truss designs.