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Why Mobile Home Vapor Barriers Fail in Florida: 5 Installation Mistakes
You just paid good money for a vapor barrier installation. The contractor assured you it was done right. You felt confident your mobile home was finally protected from Florida's relentless moisture. Fast forward six months. That musty smell is back. Your floors feel soft in spots. You peek underneath and see your "professionally installed" vapor barrier hanging in shreds, covered in mold, basically useless. Welcome to the Florida vapor barrier failure club—population: way too
matt shehorn
Feb 1311 min read


From the Ground Up: Complete Mobile Home Protection Guide for 2026
Protecting a mobile home in Florida is different from protecting a traditional site-built home. Your home sits just inches above the ground, exposing it to constant moisture, temperature extremes, and humidity that never quits. Without proper protection from the ground up, Florida's climate will systematically destroy your home's structure, cost you thousands in energy waste, and create health hazards for your family. But here's the good news: protecting your mobile home does
matt shehorn
Feb 38 min read


Selling Your Florida Mobile Home in 2026? This One Upgrade Buyers Actually Care About
Meta Description: Planning to sell your Florida mobile home in 2026? While sellers focus on cosmetic upgrades, buyers are actually looking at one critical feature that most overlook: vapor barrier condition. You're getting ready to sell your Florida mobile home. Maybe you've already started planning the upgrades: fresh paint, new kitchen hardware, updated light fixtures, maybe even new flooring if the budget allows. You're thinking about curb appeal. You're watching YouTube v
matt shehorn
Jan 238 min read


Why Mobile Home Vapor Barriers Fail in Florida: 5 Installation Mistakes
Living in Florida means dealing with relentless humidity, frequent rainfall, and ground moisture that never quits. Your mobile home's vapor barrier is the only thing standing between your floor joists and constant water exposure. But here's the problem: most vapor barrier failures aren't caused by Florida's brutal climate—they're caused by installation mistakes that could have been avoided. At Florida Vapor Barrier, we've crawled under thousands of Florida mobile homes, and w
matt shehorn
Jan 65 min read
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