The 'belly' of your mobile home is covered and sealed with a waterproof fabric called 'Bottomboard Fabric'.
This stuff is important, and is often the most damaged and torn. Bottomboard Fabric keeps the insulation secure, and provides a moisture barrier between the elements and the floors of your home. Tears in this fabric can compromise the insulation of your home. This could increase your power bill.
Damage occurs to the Fabric in many ways:
- Water leaks (it has to be cut to fix pipes)
- Animals may tear it open, or enlarge a hole seeking warmth (bring your animals inside in the cold!)
- Electrical work (have to cut the fabric to expose wiring).
The problem is...most people don't repair the hole. They leave it to be enlarged, or open for future repairs.
Bad. Bad. Bad. BAD.
If you have a small hole, or a straight cut or opening, I would suggest Bottom Closure (AKA Flex Mend) to repair it. Bottom Closure is bottom board fabric with one adhesive sticky side. Think of it as duct tape for this application.
If you have a larger open tear, or a part is beyond hope, we can stock 30" wide rolls of the Bottomboard Fabric. From there you can use a spray adhesive, or us Bottom Closure to make the repair.
Remember to replace any lost insulation before covering the hole.
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