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yes, yes I do.

I'd also love a dry dining room floor.

the trouble with the attic insulation, is that there is none. the upstairs ceiling is attached directly to the underside of the 2x4's that support the roof. there's literally no insulation in there at all, and really no way to insulate, and still have airflow. I've been contemplating this problem since I discovered it last winter. I'd love suggestions.

the room on the right with the chimney is actually not so bad. but it's a newer addition. (1950's, I think) the main part of the house, is troublesome.
 
They can cut round holes and blow in insulation, maybe even foam. You have one day left for the $1,500 energy tax credit. :)

tixer said:
yes, yes I do.

I'd also love a dry dining room floor.

the trouble with the attic insulation, is that there is none. the upstairs ceiling is attached directly to the underside of the 2x4's that support the roof. there's literally no insulation in there at all, and really no way to insulate, and still have airflow. I've been contemplating this problem since I discovered it last winter. I'd love suggestions.

the room on the right with the chimney is actually not so bad. but it's a newer addition. (1950's, I think) the main part of the house, is troublesome.
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I was contemplating the spray-foam stuff. I don't know if it has the same airspace requirements as conventional insulation. I'm not entirely opposed to pulling down the cielings in the two upstairs bedrooms to do it.. they're nothing fancy. Although one of the rooms is occupied by a roommate at the moment, which complicates the process somewhat.

Let's just hope they renew that credit. I'd also like to put a woodstove insert in that fireplace. :)
 
tixer said:
I was contemplating the spray-foam stuff. I don't know if it has the same airspace requirements as conventional insulation. I'm not entirely opposed to pulling down the cielings in the two upstairs bedrooms to do it.. they're nothing fancy. Although one of the rooms is occupied by a roommate at the moment, which complicates the process somewhat.

Let's just hope they renew that credit. I'd also like to put a woodstove insert in that fireplace. :)
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The insert is on my list for next year. From what i been hearing there may be a credit for next year but only $500 and stronger requirements.

When i watch that holmes on homes show they are up in Canada mostly and use foam. But they have exposed walls, not sure if the stuff you spray in the holes will work the same.

In the end it may be better to pull down the ceilings. I am sure you can get your money back in 5 years or less in your climate.
 
Holmes on Homes is what I visualize for the spray foam also.. Good stuff. tear down the insides, fill 'er up, put up new sheetrock.. presto!
 
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