Why Insulating Mobile Home Skirting Is Unnecessary

This is an excellent question, (Should I insulate my mobile home skirting?) although you will be surprised by the answer. Undeniably, mobile homes have been known in the past to be poorly insulated. That is why people questioned, “should I insulate my mobile home?”

So, the idea of insulating the mobile home skirting began being a common practice. So, why did this idea die out?

Today’s mobile homes otherwise known as manufactured homes are made with heating bills in mind. Indeed, these homes have great insulation offering a sealed road barrier extending the interior comfort even more. Therefore, the skirting needs only provide a thermal shielding.

Good Idea! Best Thermal Shielding Skirting Product

A man installing mobile home skirting.

So, what skirting offers the best thermal shielding? Obviously, concrete, or cementitious skirting products do the best thermal shielding. In Fact, concrete offers both a heat and cold transfer resistance. Therefore, lending companies prefer concrete skirting over other skirting materials.

There’s Another Thought Besides, “Should I Insulate My Mobile Home Skirting?”

Personally, the reason I do not insulate mobile home skirting is because the crawlspace needs to breathe. In fact, the underfloor can be a place where toxic gasses can seep from the ground. More so, good ventilation for the mobile home skirting is a must.

Not to mention, radon gas is a big concern for many areas of the country and needs vented outside. So, insulating the skirting is needless or unnecessary.

So, What Is the Best Way to Keep Underfloor Drafts from Entering My Home?

This is a great question because, like me, others are irritated with cold drafty floors. In Addition, we have found through the years the best way to solve this problem is three-fold.

• Creating a dry crawlspace or underfloor area.
• The “Hidden Vent System” creating a dry crawlspace.
• A fully closed underbelly with loads of insulation directly under your floor.

Finally, the DURASKIRT™ skirting system offers the best solution. Offering the best in industry ventilation system, concrete thermal barrier, with a long-lasting material result. For more information please call 360-419-9909.

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