Manufactured homes provide affordable housing for thousands of Minnesotans, yet many contractors and weatherization professionals are unfamiliar with their designs. A new online training aims to change that. With support from the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs), the nonprofit Slipstream has launched Manufactured Homes – Features and Functions, a no-cost, online training.
The training introduces the design, materials, and construction of manufactured homes in the U.S., giving contractors and weatherization professionals a stronger foundation for supporting their longevity. While not a step-by-step “how-to,” the course builds essential understanding that can prepare participants for future repair and energy retrofit work on this housing type.