7 Best Manufactured Home Skirting Options

Selecting the proper manufactured home skirting can feel like a boring part of the home-owning process. However, choosing the right kind of skirting helps you keep the heat in and the weather and pests out. Which will afford you a home that will last the long haul.  To help you decide which manufactured home skirting option is the best for you, we have compiled a list of the seven most popular options. 

1.) Faux Stone Skirting

Fauxstone is a great, affordable skirting option. It is lightweight, easy to install, and comes in various materials and colors. However, it does have some downsides. Fauxstone can’t be placed in certain areas that are exposed to chemicals, such as swimming pools, patios, or garden areas, as these chemicals can cause discoloration. Typically, plastic-style faux stone is the most popular for manufactured homes, as it is the easiest to work with.

How Do I Install Faux Stone Skirting

Some people may find the idea of installing faux stone a little overwhelming. Yet, it is relatively easy and requires minimal tools and materials. Take a look at the video below to see how to install faux stone skirting for a manufactured home.

2.) Metal Skirting

Metal is an eye-appealing, affordable option for manufactured home skirting. It is durable against rust and decay and comes in different colors and metal options (i.e. steel or aluminum). Be careful, though, as denting may become an issue depending on the metal panels you get. We think metal panels are a great option as the multiple color options makie it easier to color-match your home exterior.

How do I install Metal Skirting?

Installing metal skirting for your manufactured home is pretty simple. In fact, it is similar to how you would install the faux stone we mentioned earlier. However, this video outlines the areas that make setting metal skirting slightly different.

3.) Faux Brick Skirting

Faux Brick skirting is great for people who love the look of bricks but want a more budget-friendly version. It is durable, weather-resistant, and an easy-to-install skirting option. However, unlike some of the other available choices, faux brick tends to have fewer color options.

How do I install Faux Brick Skirting?

Faux bricks can be installed easily using these tools. A hammer, nails, level, tape measure, circular saw, and the faux brick panels. To start, prepare your support structure. Then build the framework. Next, lay a starter strip. Then install the first panel. Keep installing panels until they are around your house. Finally, add any decorative brick or stone corners. To read about this further, visit this article.

4.) Wood Skirting

Wood skirting is a great choice for people who want a simple, eye-appealing, highly customizable skirting option. It’s also durable, can hide imperfections in the house, and can be installed and replaced very easily. However, as it is wood, it is naturally flammable and can be easily effected by water damage, so be careful where it is installed.

How Do I Install Wood Skirting?

While this video talks about how to prepare for a park model home, the same pricial can be applied to all manufactured homes that require skirting. To jump ahead to the skirting portion of this video find minute market 5:26.

5.) Foam Skirting

Foam skirting is a great way to provide insulation to the bottom of your manufactured home skirting. This will help ensure that your pipes won’t freeze in cold weather. We do not recommend using foam skirting alone, as it can deteriorate without having a cover. 

How Do I Install Foam Skirting?

Foam skirting is very easy to install. Watch this video to learn how. In the video, they are installing it on an RV, but a manufactured home can be skirted the same way. Check it out.

6.) Lattice Skirting

Lattice skirting is the choice of many manufactured homeowners. It is very easy to install and is a more affordable option for manufactured home skirting. Some downsides to it are it does take more maintenance than other options on this list. Since it is not in a solid shape, it can be less durable than the others. Additionally, lattice skirting for your manufactured home gives good airflow underneath the home, making this ideal for warmer climate areas.

How Do I Install Lattic Skirting?

This video is on the longer side and mentions some things that are not needed. It is still a good tool for how to install wood lattice sturdily. Take a look.

7.) Vinyl Skirting

Vinyl is a cost-effective, easy-to-install, low-maintenance skirting option. It comes in a variety of colors for those who want it to match the color of their home. It has some downsides, too. It is durable but can crack or warp if exposed to harsh weather conditions. Vinyl also provides limited insulation as it allows heat to escape easily.

How Do I Install Vinyl Skirting?

This video shows a mobile home repairman replacing some vinyl skirting. In addition to showing how to install skirting, it also mentions some things about having an older mobile home. Have a watch.

What Is The Most Affordable Skirting For My Manufactured Home?

Wood is the most affordable upfront choice for manufactured home skirting. However, remember that just because something is cheaper upfront doesn’t mean it is cheaper in the long haul, as required maintenance can increase its cost. This table underneath can help someone choose which type of skirting to use.

What Is The Best Overall Skirting For Manufactured Homes?

Vinyl is the best skirting option for that that are looking to have a quality investment The overall best skirting for your manufactured home is Vinyl. Vinyl is affordable, easy to install, and is eye appealing.

Is Ventilation Important For My Manufactured Home Skirting?

Yes, ventilation is very important for manufactured home skirting. If a manufactured home doesn’t have proper ventilation in the skirting it may get moisture build up underneath your home. This could cause mold, mildew, unpleasant odors, and damage to the home. If ventilation is added it gives the moisture a chance to escape. Another reason to add proper ventilation is that the area under the home is where all of the main connection lines are. If it is properly ventilated it gives these things airflow which reduces the risk of radon or carbon dioxide.

Should My Manufactured Home Skirting Touch The Ground?

No, especially if that place has a lot of snowfall. The reason why is that if there is snow then the ground may rise and damage the skirting. If it doesn’t touch the ground it also helps with ventilation. Read more about skirting and if it should touch the ground, in this article.

What Manufactured Home Skirting Lasts The Longest?

Metal manufactured home skitingwill last the longest as it is strong and durable to most weather elements. If the right type is bought it can be rust-resistant which helps it last longer. Pests and bad weather have a hard time getting through it. How long any type of skirting lasts depends on how well it is maintained and manufactured.

What Manufactured Homes from Zook Cabins need Skirting and Will they Provide It?

All of our products that are not set on a foundation will need skirting.  You can find a complete list of our cabins on our cabins page. Zook Cabins doesn’t include skirting as part of a purchase. However, we do have it as an option to add the materials to your home purchase. The type of skirting we offer is a cedar wood option. Check the table to see which models need skirting.