There is a "Blue Book" for manufactured housing. Most public libraries have it on their shelves. It is called the "N.A.D.A. Guide to Manufactured Housing Appraisal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some floor plans can be altered. To find the answer for a specific model it is best to contact a Skyline retailer in your area. To find retailers in your area we have provided a dealer locator on this page.
At this time we do not build tag on rooms for existing homes. To add a room to your existing home it is necessary to contact a local carpenter.
The differences between the two are the codes in which they are built. Mobile homes were manufactured in the early 70's and conformed to local codes in force at the time. Manufactured homes are built to Federal HUD codes which in some cases are more stringent than local building codes.
The toll free number for our Corporate offices in Elkhart, IN is 1-800-348-7469. The mailing address is Skyline Corporation P.O. Box 743 Elkhart, IN 46515-0743.
Skyline manufactures homes which are then sold through independent dealers. As such Skyline does not manufacture or sell garages. However most of the independent dealers do as an add on.
You will need to contact an appraiser in your area who works with manufactured homes or contact a dealer who works with trade-ins. You can also visit www.nadaguides.com.
For your convenience, we have placed a Find a Retailer search on our website. Simply enter the city and state or zip code your searching for.
In the early 1990s the Bonneville Power Administration, (BPA), in conjunction with the State of Oregon, tested and developed criteria for a more energy efficient home package. This package was named Super Good Sense. The Super Good Sense package included; R-21 insulation in the walls, R-38 insulation in the ceiling and R-33 Insulation in the floor. A mechanical ventilation system was required. Heat ducts, windows, exterior doors, and skylights had to meet more stringent criteria as well for the Super Good Sense standards. The standards of the new Energy Star homes were developed by incorporating many of the standards of the Super Good Sense.
Many of our independent retailers offer rent-to-own packages that may serve your needs. You can find a list of our retailers in your location by clicking on the "Locate A Retailer" button above.
Skyline only uses drywall made here in the USA.
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