Air-Krete Insulation for a Brownstone
It’s that time of year again… I got a quote from Federal Conservation for roof insulation (blown fiberglass) and to have the walls of my house insulated with Air-Krete. The Air-Krete quote was around $3500 for 3 floors in front and one floor in back of the house (19 feet wide). Has anyone had Air-Krete…
It’s that time of year again…
I got a quote from Federal Conservation for roof insulation (blown fiberglass) and to have the walls of my house insulated with Air-Krete.
The Air-Krete quote was around $3500 for 3 floors in front and one floor in back of the house (19 feet wide).
Has anyone had Air-Krete put into your house?
How much of a difference do you think it’s made?
I am trying to ascertain what the breakeven point will be on this sort of thing since it’s not cheap.
I assume you have a woodframe house? if so, use one of the non-cellulose based expandable insulation products. You really just need to inject it in around windows and doors if your clapboard and planking is sound. The airspace is a good insulation but drafts around window and door framing defeat the insulation value of the air space. Needless to say, these products are absolutely useless on brick or brownstone houses, which have no significant air cavity within the masonry walls.
saw this
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/413/index.html
there’s a video- 3 minutes in talks about air crete.
dont know if it will be useful.