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Hello, I own a house built between 1910 and 1925 (in the Northeast USA). There is next to no insulation in the walls (plaster). I would appreciate advice on the most practical solution to insulting the house. Ive heard of blown-in insulation, foam and fiberfill, but dont know which is better. Also, ...
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For any type of insulation, you need to be aware if you have any knob and tube electrical. It can be dangerous (fire) to have insulation too close to the wiring. While knob and tube wiring has superior heat reduction due to the ceramic insulators where it goes through wood, if the wire is deteriorat...
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There is really no way to get a high R value without trapping air (or by using a vacuum space, ideally). These Painted on insulation materials have been on the market for years. While they may help to block radiant heating and cooling, since they consist of such a thin film, they cannot provide a go...
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Jack - I own a 1900 victorian (northeast as well) - one of the bedrooms had walls in such poor condition that the plaster came down, insulation and sheet rock went up but I dont think Id do it again. I still dont have insulation (after 6yrs)! but Ive had estimates on the blown-in insulation and it r...
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Icynene insulation, its a spray foam insulation. www.icynene.com. Used it a few times and it works well.
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Please look into blown in insulation before doing it. It is not recomended for old house because there is no vapor barrier for the walls to breath. It could turn into a nightmare of wood rot, paint not holding up etc. Check with your local historical society etc. There is only one way to insulate a ...
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Jack, Heres the articles... I hope this doesnt violate any ownership rights... From the website: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tvprograms/asktoh/qaarticle/0,16588,237906,00.html Q: Do you recommend insulating a brick house? -- Alice, Marion, Iowa A: Tom says: Yes, with the right product. First the...
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If cost is an issue (and when is it not?!), you can go the DIY route and rent the machine that blows in insulation. A friend of mine did his whole house in 3 days. Its a dusty, but fairly simple, procedure. The rental places sell the insulation too, I believe, but make sure to buy plenty of drill bi...
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Hi: You do not include enough info for the un-seeing to decide. What is above the 4x4s, and below? What is the roofing material? Do you expect the 4x4s to show when you are finished? There are sheets of Styrofoam with Aluminum foil on both sides that are made to be cut to exactly fit in those type o...
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I want information on installing old tin as siding on a building. is it a problem for insulation. also what about around windows and doors. how are they sealed off around them? is there a web site that helps with that or does anyone know.
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