Sabtu, 01 Maret 2014

Important Things To Know For A Person Who Buys Mobile Homes

By Kendra Hood


Mobile homes are prefabricated houses which can be relocated from one place to another one by use of a transport means. They can be bought when they are new or in a used state. Whichever option one chooses, there are important things to know for a person who buys mobile homes.

One needs to be aware of the regulations which govern housing in his area of residence. These must be obeyed to avoid conflict with the bodies which regulate construction and housing. They may include laws on material allowed to be used in construction as well as the designs which are legally acceptable. It is thus necessary to ensure that these have been followed in the construction of the desired caravan.

How big the structure one acquires will be determined by the buyer's needs. The number of people to reside in it is one of the main factors which influences the size requirement. The more the occupants the bigger it should be. Different rooms can be of different sizes. So one should look for the structure with the desired room sizes.

All connections made through the walls and other flat surfaces must be inspected for evidence of leakage. Ignoring a leaking connection could damage the structure leading to more costs in repair in the future. If the wood used to make the floor has warped, it will have a spring like effect and should be changed. Surfaces which are covered by carpets or other similar items require to be checked as they may be concealing some damage underneath them.

Roofs protect from direct sunshine, wind and rain. If they are leaking, streaks of light will penetrate through them and water drops will leak through. This water will stain the wood used in construction. If this is noticed, a skilled person should inspect the damage and advise on repairs needed.

All water connections into and out of the construction should be examined. A skilled person is best suited for this job. It is important for the water supply to be checked for any problem as well as water disposal systems. The material used for the water connections is important. Use of good quality material will offer long good service.

Electrical systems should be checked for any faults. In case material used is of low quality, a qualified person can be hired to redo the work with the preferred material. This may be an extra cost but it will be worth it if it extends the life span of the caravan. Systems connected to electricity need to be checked for proper functioning as well.

Different insurance companies have different offers. Confirming the terms of the insurance is important. The agreement involves a lot of terms and conditions which are usually written down. It is prudent to read all the documents before signing them. One should not rely on other people to tell them what the insurance will offer as this may be misleading. Once the caravan has been fully examined, one should then decide whether to buy and do the repairs or request to seller to repair it before a purchase is done.




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