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  • From: Keith B <bartermn AT epix.net>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] basement hollow block - worth insulating?
  • Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:43:26 -0500

Hey Jerry,
Sure. I've used a couple types of insulation in block walls, perlite works good and is easy if you can get to the cavity. Rent a hopper and blower and use blown-in insulation if not. Here's a link to a site about using perlite with a chart showing the change in R-value:

http://www.schundler.com/pbc.htm


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?
Jerry





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