polksalet Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I am still expecting the best with the wife but I really don't know what is going to happen. She may or may not be able to return to work in a month. If not we will likely have to move into my grandpa's old house in Arkie. It was built in the 30's is my best guess. I don't think it has any insulation in the exterior walls and is really pretty freaking cold in the winter. The only heat is from a couple of gas space heaters. I know it needs some insulation but I've no idea what kind or how to do it. There is a lot of info online but I don't know what to believe. I also have no idea what kind of wiring is in there. I know that some of it was rewired in the mid 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Had a friend who hired a company to do foam insulation from the outside-in. They drill little holes in the brick mortar, fill the wall with expanding foam, and then patch it up after the job is done. You could hardly tell where the holes were once they were done. Not sure about cost and such. Another friend went with the blown in cellulose by drilling hole on the inside along the top of the exterior walls and filling the gaps between studs. Did it himself. That seemed to work OK too. Just a bit of a pain to do the drywall patch and paint, but it was otherwise easy he said. Both homes seem quiet and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 spray foam from the inside . you will have to stripe the walls but it will be the best and it will make the house rick solid. You may wan to look at rewiring also since you will have the walls torn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 what does it cost to rewire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 what does it cost to rewire? kinda depends on the old wiring as well as the electrical box. also if you really want code or just a fix up. will you have to pull a permit? do you know any electricians. You could do a lot of the labor work like pulling new lines etc. your self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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