Recent content by Shawnshawn

Thank you for the help. BobYapps's website turned-me off blow-in insulation, but I've come around; I believe if I create a vapour barrier on the inside as you've said, to stop interior moist air from hitting the blow-in, and don't add anything exterior of the blow-in so it can 'breathe' - I...

Thank you for the helpful videos. I've always been hesitant to use blown-in insulation, since I read this website: http://bobyapp.com/blog/2009/06/myths-about-insulating-old-house-walls His viewpoint is that without a vapour barrier, the blown-in stuff will get damp and cause problems. But if I...

note, The windows & doors are nearly all replaced. Siding is well caulked NealT: So it sounds like you're saying, re: Exterior: foam&vinyl will stop airflow and harm the underlying wood siding, as it can no longer dry out. So if I want to do foam/vinyl, I should remove the siding and go to the...

Thank you for the replies! Snoonyb: Fairly certain it is wood lath. There seem to be random horizontal pieces, I don't have the confidence that blow-in will fill the cavity completely; also worried about it getting damp and/or settling. True about your cabinet comment, thank you. NealTW...

Hoping someone could help me. I don't want my house to be featured on a 'Don't Reno Like This' TV show :) I have an 1860 home. Heating bills are insane. The wall, currently, is as such (inside to outside): - Lathe & Plaster (painted w occasional wallpaper) - Nothing - 4" cavity - Barn...