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  • From: Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] basement hollow block - worth insulating?
  • Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:03:07 -0700


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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