Water Damage to MH Inventory

Our industry has experienced many losses recently that had to do with new manufactured homes leaking due to the protective plastic being installed incorrectly or damaged.

The protective plastic that is installed at the factory does not protect the home from the elements indefinitely. As we all know, even a small amount of water entering the home can cause severe mold damage if it is not fixed immediately.

We are recommending that the home is inspected carefully when arriving from the factory and that includes the roofline of the home. This is extremely important when you have a hinged roof and the plastic does not fully cover the surface area.

This inspection should occur daily for leaks until which time the home is delivered and set either as a model or at the customer’s site. It is also recommended that additional tarps be applied to the home if it is not going to be set within 10 days. The plastic can rip or small pinholes can develop with any type of wind or wear and tear. Mold only requires water and a short amount of time to possibly total the home.

If you should have any comments or ideas that you have used to address this situation please feel free to contact us.

Thank you.