Jan 17, 2024 · Learn about some of the special challenges and considerations when adding continuous exterior insulation to existing homes.

Oct 31, 2011 · Hi, I want to add insulation to my existing walls. They are not really empty but have some fiberglass rolls in them. Any suggestions on how to go about doing that?

Apr 5, 2009 · More than just minimizing disturbance of the existing home, adding insulation to the exterior would effectively reduce thermal bridging through the framing. Plus, with 2×4 walls …

For more information on this method, see Wrapping an Older House with Rock Wool Insulation. Finally, it may be possible to drill one or more holes in each stud bay (either from the exterior …

Jan 20, 2022 · Pro tips for adding new insulation to older homes--areas to focus, where to start, key considerations, and opportunities

Jul 27, 2017 · I'm planning on converting half my garage to living space, and I would like to add three inches of rigid foam insulation and another layer of drywall over the existing drywall. The …

Dec 4, 2012 · I was about to launch into an article on insulating empty wall cavities in an older house when I realized that the topic is best broken down into two sections: a survey of the …

May 4, 2017 · I am looking to add exterior rigid insulation to an existing house that is located right at the border of Climate Zones 4 & 5. I have read many conflicting ideas about the proper way …

May 2, 2011 · Gregg is renovating his 50-year-old house in Wisconsin and trying to devise the best way of insulating exterior walls from the outside. The house was built conventionally, with …

Aug 7, 2024 · An alternative wall assembly offers designers and builders a straightforward method to meet new code requirements for increased insulation.