Forum: Insulation
October 21, 2009
Weatherizing My Brownstone
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with weatherization (not windows, we've done that) but insulating roofs and other areas (what are they)? I'd love to know what you did, if it's helped lower heating bills, what contractors you used and if you know if there is any government assistance available to help with this.
Winterizing Cafe Windows
I just came into posession of a piece of property with retail space on the ground floor. This will be our first winter in the space and it has windows similar to the ones in the photo. I've come to discover that a fair amount of cold air comes into the windows around the edges. I'm trying to figure out how to winterize them without covering them competely. Any ideas?
October 15, 2009
Blower Needed with Cellulose?
hello,
i have some minor insulation work to do on the front exterior wall of my brownstone. i've recently had the whole front parlor floor door replaced, but have still not closed up the interior wall around the door frame. as it's getting cold, i want to get this wall insulated and sealed pronto.
as it's not very much wall area that'll need to be insulated (probably less than 15 cubic feet) and i have the interior wall completely open (exposed framing, no sheetrock), can insulate this myself with cellulose without a blower?
any tips appreciated!
thanks,
tracy
October 10, 2009
Blown In Insulation
Does anyone know, ballpark, how much it costs to have insulation blown in to a 20' wide brownstone's roof space?
October 2, 2009
Weatherproofing Below Windows
Not sure what its called, but the cavity from below the window sill to the floor. In my b'stone there is wood paneling in this area. One panel popped out and now we can see why our upstairs is so hard to heat in the winter...next to no insulation between the paneling and the brick.
Looking for advice on what type of insulation is best (green materials preferred) and what type of craftsman to hire for the job in order to maintain the delicate woodwork.