If you're looking for a mobile home that fuses efficiency and value
, there are a few things to take a look at from the beginning. It is no secret that well-insulated walls, ceiling and floors which have enough of the right insulation could save you a ton of money on heating and air conditioning.
Nevertheless, a few of the other items to look for in a brand-new mobile home include:
- Double-glazed house windows and storm doors
- Vapor barrier installed on the floor, wall surfaces and ceiling
- Snugly built with no gaps around doors
- It has to withstand being carted to your location
- Holes around pipes and air vents must be closed to shut out wind
Home appliances today are far more efficient compared to those manufactured only a short while ago and you need to look for appliances that have the Energy Star seal on them. Different appliances have different energy-saving requirements to acquire this seal however in the end they will also save money on your energy bill.
The way your home will be arranged on your lot could also have an influence on your power use. Whenever possible it should be set up to take advantage of sunlight through the winter and shade during the warm months. Winds in the summer generally blow from south to north and the winter sunlight is generally brightest to the south. Orienting your mobile home in order that the most active areas inside the home face to the south will help save energy.
When you initially get your manufactured home there are many additions you could make, if they're not available from the place of purchase that can save more money on energy. Long lasting storm windows could add not only energy saving measures to your new house but can add to its appearance. If the doors on the new home are not insulated, swap them to help provide better cooling and heating efficiency.
If at all possible, plant trees to the western side of the house to help supply shade in the summertime and to block the cold winds in the winter. This is based mostly naturally on your site and the prevailing winds. If one area of the house is exposed to sunlight consider installing a canopy or outside shading to that place to help cool your home.
After a few years, insulation in the wall surfaces and in the ceiling will settle and it is possible to use blown-in insulation to replace the gaps created by the settling. You can even re-caulk doors and windows to ensure that they're in the best condition possible to guarantee continued defense against blowing winds.