1victorianfarmhouse
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My house was built in 1895, with a coal-burning furnace in the basement, no fireplaces. It still has much of the original siding, though it is covered in several layers of paint. I have noticed that the walls feel colder on windy days. I have sealed up the gaps between parts of the foundation and the wood that rests on the foundation. I also noticed that the siding is spaced off the outer wall by about a quarter inch. I would imagine this was for air circulation.
My question is whether this gap should be left open, or should it be closed up since the heating medium is different now?
Thanks again.
Vince
My question is whether this gap should be left open, or should it be closed up since the heating medium is different now?
Thanks again.
Vince