FHB Podcast Segment: Old Home Insulation Troubles – How to Find the Right Contractor
In this FHB Podcast segment, the crew offers expert advice on insulating an old home and finding the right contractor to do the job.
Carol Ann and her husband are trying to insulate their old house near Memphis without causing moisture issues and are having trouble finding knowledgeable contractors in the area to take on the job. Her home, over 130 years old with multiple additions, has a tight crawlspace, blown-in attic insulation, and minimal wall insulation.
She believes parts of the house are balloon-framed, leading to open wall cavities. A bathroom renovation has stalled due to insulation concerns, and she wrote in for guidance on handling insulation in both the renovated bathroom and the rest of the house. The FHB Podcast crew gives some advice on what they should tackle first and ideas on how to find the right contractor.
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