[Homestead] basement hollow block - worth insulating?
Gene GeRue
genegerue at ruralize.com
Tue Dec 11 16:03:07 EST 2007
On Dec 11, 2007, at 10:16 AM, waayupnorth wrote:
>
> When I saw the hollow-block cavities open to potential
> insulation I also wondered whether to put in them some
> type of pourable insulation, maybe foam beads or
> something. Would to do so be worthwhile? Does anyone
> here have any experience with this?
I don't know the math on it, but considering your climate, if it were
me I would pour something into the cavities that will not be
adversely affected by moisture. I would also, if it has not already
been done, affix insulation board to the outside of the walls both
above the ground and as far down as it is feasible to dig. Above
ground, protect the insulation board with stucco.
You can put your hand against the wall at different levels to judge
whether there is insulation below ground.
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