All construction projects, residential and commercial, stick built and modular, all need proper ventilation. Ventilation guarantees proper air flow, which, in turn, prevents water from building up beneath your home. Without the right amount of ventilation, this water can gradually warp the floorboards and, in extreme situations, can promote mold growth. So, how do you gauge the right amount of ventilation needed for your mobile home skirting project? Simple. Divide your home's square footage by 150. In other words, you need one vent for every 150 square feet of floor space. For example, an 850 square foot home would need six vents (850 ÷ 150 = 5.66, rounded up to six).

When installing vents, they should be evenly spaced along the perimeter of the home. In our example above with six ventilation panels, the best option would be to install two on each of the container house longer sides of the home and one at each end. Be sure to install them in the center of each skirting panel. Cutting holes at the end of a panel decreases its strength and, over time, can shorten the life of the panel.

Mobile home skirting is a fun, fashionable way to finish the exterior of your home while protecting your assets. Whether you choose plain, vinyl panels or the newer, faux brick and stone variations, movable house you are investing in your mobile home. By increasing its worth and improving its overall appearance with mobile home skirting, you also have the satisfaction of coming home to a house that you are truly proud of and will enjoy for years to come.