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September 26, 2007
Blowing In[sulation] the Wind
We just got a quote of approximately 13k to 15k for fully insulating our stand alone home in Victorian Flatbush (or approximately 5k for the attic crawl space, top floor and select areas on the second floor of our 3 story home. The insulation is green and will be blown in. Does the price seem reasonable (and please understand that the estimate is from a well regarded company in the business of insulating). Thanks.
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I had one floor of my house in Victorian Flatbush done by Federal Conservation and the cost was right around 2000 bucks. This was a couple of years ago so prices might have changed since then, but with that as a guide 13-15k maybe sounds high. But like I said, prices change and your job is much more comprehensive than mine was. BTW, we were very happy with the result.
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 12:47 PM
Reasonable? Do you have $13-15k? What were the heating/cooling costs in the past? Can you see a reasonable payback? Are you replacing HVAC systems? Can you downsize these systems because of the insulation?
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 12:48 PM
In response to 12:48 p.m., the payback in reduced heating costs will take several years. Presumably, good insulation will be a selling point if we decide to move (along with reduced heating bills). Most important is the comfort level in the house during the winter months.
Posted by: PPSer at September 26, 2007 1:07 PM
That seems very high to me; we just had our brownstone done with Air Krete around all of the windows and Insulsafe4 blown into the space between the roof and ceiling. We used Joey at Federal Conservation Group; he seemed great and was highly recommended on this site. Here’s a link to his site, I am sure his number is on there: http://www.federalconservation.com/services.htm
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 3:25 PM
Federal Are wonderful We have used them in the Heights & park slope they are friendly & efficient.
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 3:29 PM
So what'd it cost you, 3:25? And bear in mind that a giant freestanding woodframe house is a much bigger insulatory undertaking than a brownstone with two exposures.
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 3:33 PM
Sorry, I forgot to say the price. It was $3600 and included the Air Krete around 12 windows and a few other large cavaties; and also included the ceiling (20 x 40), and yes, our house is attached. Not sure what this would translate for your home, but call Joey, he is excellent.
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 3:40 PM
We used Federal Conservation on our Flatbush Victorian. The insulated the attic, basement and 3 walls (3 stories each) for $2800.00 4 years ago. Call them. Your quote seems very high.
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 6:37 PM
I'm not going to agree that it's very high. I'm in the burbs, and had a very small woodframe Victorian done three years ago. (810 sq. ft house/2 stories/no attic) It cost me about 3K for cellulose, and that was with me doing all the work of miving stuff out of their way, since they shot it in from the inside because they didn't want to mess with my 100+-year-old clapboards. If your company's going in from the outside and intends to do a meticulous job of patching the holes, and if you have a big house, it might be right on at 13K.
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 7:36 PM
I saw a house in Bev Square West on Westminster between Beverley and Cortelyou having insulation blown in just this morning. It might be worth your while to go take a look.
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 8:51 PM
There are two factors: square footage and the thickness (which converts to R value) they intend to spray. What about spray foam instead of cellulose?
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 9:15 PM
I am the 6:37 poster. Federal did the blow in from the outside and plugged up all holes perfectly. They made holes intermintently under individual clapboards by pulling the clapboards up and then covered them back up again after the insulation was blown in. They plugged the holes with the original clapboard. They had a special tool that made perfect circles. Federal also recommended that we not use cellulose as it settles and is a fire hazard. I did the research and agreed and went with fiberglass. Again...the price was right and we are warm....and our heating bills are definitly lower. good luck!!!!
Posted by: guest at September 26, 2007 9:22 PM
Fiberglass is garbage. Of course Federal would push fiberglass - it's what they sell. They don't do Cellulose. Duh.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 11:51 AM
Actually I was given the option of fiberglass or celluose. How is fiberglass garbage? Are you always this cranky?
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 2:35 PM
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