I have been restoring a 1910ish Victorian style home in north jersey. The attic is a third floor walk up. This summer I removed the floorboards and had a crew remove the vermiculite that was under the floorboards, so I could install central AC ductwork. The attic rafters and sidewalls are now properly insulated.
I discovered after floor was removed, that there is an open space around the attic floor perimeter that is drops down to the exterior wall cavity of the second story of the house...plaster/lath on "in" side and sheathing wall on "out" side. Open void width of 2x4 in between. Did not inspect everywhere yet so not sure if there is a header anywhere.
So thinking I have a good place to hide any spare cash, or maybe better, to add insulation. I could pour in insulation but know there must be a catch...issue re vapor barrier, etc... Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks
I discovered after floor was removed, that there is an open space around the attic floor perimeter that is drops down to the exterior wall cavity of the second story of the house...plaster/lath on "in" side and sheathing wall on "out" side. Open void width of 2x4 in between. Did not inspect everywhere yet so not sure if there is a header anywhere.
So thinking I have a good place to hide any spare cash, or maybe better, to add insulation. I could pour in insulation but know there must be a catch...issue re vapor barrier, etc... Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks
