A trailer house or manufactured home is a special modern housing usually constructed offsite. Primarily, trailer houses are built in a factory setting, after which they are transported on wheels and installed on a foundation at an ideal location.
Like other types of homes, a trailer house roof will require replacement for various reasons. For instance, if the roof outlives its shelf life as specified by the manufacturer, it may be time for a roof replacement. A trailer house roof replacement is also ideal if you wish to install a new design other than the conventional flat roof from the manufacturer.
Therefore, it is essential to understand the different types of roofing designs to estimate the roofing cost you’ll incur. Knowing the right roof design also helps you launch the roofing project with a clear idea of the process involved.
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Discover the best roofing styles to install on a trailer house.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is a commonly used style because it has minimal downsides. Metal roofs contain insulating materials between the sheets to help in minimizing heat absorption during hot weather. Insulating material also protects the roof, thus saving you costly repairs.
However, unlike other roofing styles, metals are quite expensive. A single-layer insulated metal roof costs $$3,000-$4,000, while a double-layer insulated roof costs $7,000-$8,000.
Rubber Roofing
Rubber roofing is a fairly modern trailer house roof made by stretching a long sheet of rubber over an existing roof surface. The thick rubber layer acts as an insulating material, which protects the roof against adverse weather effects.
Unlike other roofing styles, installing rubber roofing is easy; hence, you can complete the roof within a day or less.
Another major benefit of rubber roofing is its relatively cheaper cost. A single-wide rubber structure costs $1,175-$2,295, while double-wide rubber roofing costs up to $3,000.
Liquid Roofing Style
Liquid roofing is yet another roofing style used on manufactured homes. Like rubber roofing, a typical liquid roofing project can be completed within a few hours. So liquid roofing will be the best option if you’re rushing against time to move to occupy the home after a roofing repair.
Liquid roofing involves applying a coat of special paint using a paint roller. Once installed, the liquid roof will last for about ten years before it’s due for replacement.
Like rubber roofing, liquid roofs are cheap and may range from $600-$900 for a single-wide to $2,000 for a double-wide.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt Shingles are an easy option for roofing mobile homes. However, unlike onsite-built homes, where you can use more than one layer of shingles, trailer home roofing requires a single layer of asphalt shingle because it’s not designed to carry much weight. In addition, you can’t install asphalt shingles over an existing roof.
For this reason, if you wish to replace an old asphalt roof over a manufactured home, you must remove all the old shingles before installing new ones.
Asphalt roofing is relatively cheaper, falling within $650-$2,175 for a single wide and $1,290-$4,250 for a wide double sheet.
