FHB Podcast Segment: Insulating Problematic Porch Conversion Windows
The podcast crew weighs in to help guide a listener on how to insulate part of his 1925 bungalow's back porch.
In this FHB Podcast Segment from episode 647, Larry wrote in with a question about insulating windows on half of his 1925 bungalow’s back porch: “The back porch is original to the house and is divided in two — one half off of the kitchen with steps leading into the backyard, the other off of a bedroom.
“The prior owner made an attempt to insulate the half off of the bedroom, but it has always been the coldest room in the house, and I rarely use it. I want to give it another go with expertise provided by FHB magazine and the knowledgeable folks on the podcast.
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“As you might expect in a 100-year-old home, the porch floor slopes toward the backyard. The windows on the back wall facing the backyard are fine, but those on the side wall show significant gaps. When I opened one of them, the gap was even more obvious. I also can’t see what’s even holding those windows in place!
“There are no studs or braces under the windows, just the sill plate. Jacking up the porch to make it level is just not feasible on my retirement income, so what would you suggest I do, other than try to seal the gaps somehow?”
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