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Although details may vary from house to house, house moving average until the mid-80's built with 2 x 4-inch exterior walls and RSI 2.1 (R-12) batt insulation built. Since the mid-'80s to the present day: outer walls are 2 x 6-inch walls with R-20 batt insulation. Insulation of the ceiling is R-24 to R-34.

Mobile homes the first half of 1970 are less densely built new homes. In general, the leakage areas are distributed in all units, but in double-wideRooms can be reached between the two halves of a significant source of losses. In fact, if you combine all sources, there are on average 12 x 13 cm air gap.

Homes with forced air systems are often not inhibit cold air ducts, ventilation of the whole unit. Houses usually sit on a pile foundation with a non-insulated, unheated crawl space.

, You make the following improvements that save energy in your RV. The savings will vary dependingyear and the status of the device and your position. These should be reduced:

- Power Consumption
- Drawings
- Overheating in summer
- Problems of humidity and condensation
- External Noise
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Improvement of moisture
- Improving air quality in indoor spaces
- Increase in total comfort

1 Heating:

Replace high efficiency furnace, which is based on the size of your camper. In some cases, the oven can be combined with theWater heaters, so that only one device is needed. Seal all tubes which can be accessed easily. Install programmable thermostats automatically lower temperatures at night or when you are not around.

Draft 2:

Seal air leaks around lights, cables, where services pass through walls or floors, and double-wide homes, the town where the two halves to be fair. Better air tight also prevents drops of moisture, but if the levels are below 30 percent,You should consider getting a humidifier.

3 Insulation:

Increase the insulation in the ceiling of a minimum of R-28. If your unit has a vaulted ceiling, the change can be from the inside, with little effect on the ceiling. Rigid insulation panel (with seams sealed), could also be mounted to the ceiling with drywall. Insulate hot water pipes insulated with pipe insulation and hot water tanks.

4 Windows:

Replace windows with energy-saving, low-e, argon,Dual variety. Make sure that the town is around the window frames firmly closed and the weatherstripping is in good shape.

5 External ports:

If the machine has an old wooden exterior doors, you must call the version with insulating coatings. They are durable, easy to clean and look great. Repair of damaged weatherstripping. You might consider a small hall to get cold air before it enters the house in areas with particularly bad weather.

Keller & 6Crawl Spaces:

For houses on pilings to ensure that the skirt is fully isolated and that the barrier is in good condition.

Reduce humidity by covering the dirt or concrete floors by a continuous layer of polyethylene on the top, bringing to six-inch wall.