7 Best Park Model Home Skirting Options

best skirting for manufactured homes

Selecting the proper skirting for your park model home 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.  To help you decide which skirting is the best for you, we have compiled a list of the seven most popular options. 

1.) Faux Stone Skirting

faux stone skirting for manufactured homes

Fauxstone is a great, affordable skirting option for park model homes. In fact, you can see how our project at Royal Gorge RV Park used this to give their park models a high quality look and finish.

Faux Stone is lightweight, easy to install, and comes in various materials and colors. However, it does have some downsides. Fauxstone can become discolored when it is exposed to chemicals, such as swimming pools, patios, or garden areas. If you think faux stone is for you, the most popular for park model homes, as it is the easiest to work with.

ProsCons
AffordableCan’t Be Placed In Certain Areas
 Easy To InstallDoesn’t Look Exactly Like Natural Stone
LightweightCan Fade In Direct Sunlight
Different Material OptionsRequires More Maitenance

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 above and see for your self how easy it can be to install.

2.) Metal Skirting

metal skirting for manufactured homes

Metal Panels are an eye-appealing, affordable, and durable option to skirt your park model home. A high quality metal skiritng is durable and will be rust and decay resistant. What we think you will love about metal siding is that it 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. Additionally, metal can be a really good option for your home if you are looking to do an exact color match.

ProsCons
AffordableCan Dent
DurableNot All Are Antirust
Rust and Decay ResistantCan Be Difficult to Cut
Aesthetically Pleasing With Multiple Roll FormsCustom Colors May Be Difficult To Find

We think that metal skirting look really great with our Cascade and A-frame Models. These two park model utilize a blend of metal and cedar siding that create them a one of a kind look.

How do I install Metal Skirting?

Installing metal skirting on your park model home is pretty simple. However it does take a little bit more comfortability with using handtools. Overall, it is similar to how you would install the faux stone we mentioned earlier. However, the video not only outlines how to do install but also, the areas that make setting metal skirting slightly different.

3.) Faux Brick Skirting

faux brick siding for manufactured homes

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

ProsCons
Durable Not Fire Resistant
Cost EffectiveNot Available In Custom Styles
Weather ResistantLimited Color Options
Nice Appearance
Weather Resistan

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. The,n install the first panel. Keep installing panels until they are around your house. Finally, add any decorative brick or stone corners. To read more about this, visit this article.

4.) Wood Skirting

wood skirt siding for manufactured homes

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 affected by water damage, so be careful where it is installed.

ProsCons
Durable Flamabile
Aesthetic AppealSwells In Water
Ability To Hide ImperfectionsNeeds To Be Sealed
Customizable Longer to Install
Easy To Replace
Easy To Install

How Do I Install Wood Skirting?

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

5.) Foam Skirting

foam panels for manufactured home skirting

Foam skirting is a great way to provide insulation to the bottom of your park model 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. 

ProsCons
Aesthetic LimitationsDamages Easily
CustomizableLimited Color Choices
Low CostSwell With Water
Mold ResistantMaintenance Needs
Easy To InstallMaitenenance Needs

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 all of the park model homes that we offer are considered RVs or THOWS. If you think this is the way for you to skit your home, check out the video above.

6.) Lattice Skirting

lattice for manufactured home skirting

Lattice skirting is the choice of many people who choose park model homes. It is very easy to install and is one of the most affordable options.. One downside is that 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 home gives good airflow underneath the home, making this ideal for warmer climate areas.

ProsCons
Easy To InstallPermeability
Good AirflowDurability
AttractiveMaintenance

How Do I Install Lattic Skirting?

Adding lattic to your park model home can be as simple as tacking it up or as complex as what you see in the video. For longevity, we highly recommend that you follow similar steps to what you see in the video above. While it may take more time, this is a way to ensure that you will not have any critters that are able to get under your park model home.

7.) Vinyl Skirting

vinyl skirting for manufactured homes

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.

ProsCons
Cost-effectiveDurability
Easy To InstallLimited Insulation
Low MaintenanceAesthetics
VarietyAirflow

How Do I Install Vinyl Skirting?

This video shows a mobile home repairman replacing some vinyl skirting. However, the same principles apply to adding skirting to your park model home. In addition to showing how to install skirting, this video will also show you how to do some repairs it also mentions some things about having an older mobile home. Have a watch.

What Is The Most Affordable Park model home skirting?

Wood is the most affordable upfront choice for park model 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.

MaterialPanel SizeCost per panelNumber of PanelsTotal For Park Model Home
Faux Stone3’x5’$42.0022$924.00
Faux Bricks3’x5’$107.9922$2,375.78
Metal28”x5’$19.9822$439.56
Wood6’x8’$17.9712$215.64
Foam4’x8’$31.9712$383.64
Lattice4’x8’ $27.9812$335.76
Vinyl*16”x46”$7.5066 $525.00*
*The product used to calculate this comes in packs of 10. Because of this, we calculated the price if you buy seven packs. Prices are current to 11/24. These specs would be enough to complete a park model home that needs to be covered from 3’ to the ground.

What Is The Best Overall Skirting For Park Model Tiny Homes?

Vinyl is the best skirting option for those who are looking to invest in overall quality and longevity. Vinyl is affordable, easy to install, and is looks nice. Additionally, vinyl is easy to clean and easy to replace as it is readily available in stores.

Is Ventilation Important When skirting my park model home?

Yes, ventilation is very important when skirting your park model home. If proper ventilation is not present in the skirting, moisture may build up underneath your home. This could cause mold, mildew, unpleasant odors, and damage to the home. However, by allowing ventilation to be added, the moisture will escape, and you will be able to avoid these issues. 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 Home Skirting Touch The Ground?

No, at least not the actual skirting park, 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 Park Model Home Skirting Lasts The Longest?

Metal skirting will last the longest as it is strong, durable, and can withstand nearly any weather system. We recommend one that is weather resistant, such as steel, as pests and bad weather have a hard time getting through it. We also think that metal is a great option for color-matching your project and

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

park models ADU Luxury mobile homes ADUs all need skirting

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.

Type of Manufactured HomeNeed Skirting?
Modular (Log and Modern)Yes (Unless on a basement foundation)
Park ModelYes
Luxury Mobile HomeYes
Glamping PodsNo
ADUYes
Garages No

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