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Retrofitting a Manufactured home to meet code requires the installation of tie downs or an engineered anchoring system like XI-2's which can be installed under a home on cement or dirt without removal of the skirting.
XI-2's stabilize the home with latitude and longitude bracing which bolts to the frame of the home.


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In some cases tie downs can be used to meet code as long as there is enough space to work, sometimes requiring removal of the skirting. Shown above are the two most common tie downs used, cross drives for rocky soil and molly which is used when on concrete.

Shown above is an auger tie down which is screwed into the ground, and straps which connect the frame to any style tie down being used.

Releveling

Manufactured homes settle in time as does anything else. It would be suspected that a home were out of level if the drywall begins to crack, windows and doors become difficult to operate and don't lock or latch properly, worsening floor squeaks, and cakes coming out of the oven lop sided. When installing tie downs or another retrofit system which are designed to hold a house down it is a good idea to relevel first. It is suggested that this be done every 3-5 years depending on the soil conditions. Metal piers which have rusted should be replaced.

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