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Each
carefully inspected step in the construction of a
Fleetwood home insures its quality.
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Steel
cross members and outriggers are welded to massive steel
I-beams to form the base frame, which has been
specially
engineered to handle the weight of the home.
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Over
the base frame, 2" x 6" floor joists are laid.
Insulation and heat ducts are installed, as well as
plumbing. |
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Then
the wood sub-floor is both fastened and glued to the floor
joists. |
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While
the frame is being built, other workers are building the
walls. Like the sub-floor, the sheetrock isn't merely
nailed
to the studs, it's also glued.
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After
the walls are installed on the floor, truss rafters for
the roof are attached and plenty of high-grade attic
insulation is
blown in. The roof is sheathed, covered with
roofing paper and tarred three feet up from the edge for
extra protection
and a good seal. The roof is then
shingled.
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During
this phase, the interior is being finished. Custom
cabinetry from Fleetwood's industry-leading cabinet shop
is
installed.
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Also
at this time, the siding is mounted and windows set in
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The
pieces of a multi-section home are brought together to
make sure that wallseams and patterns match up. After a
final inspection, the home is prepared for transport. And
there you have it. Another carefully crafted Fleetwood
home.
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