Blown in insulation walls of a 100 yr old stucco house
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I’m looking to insulate my 100 hr old home that does not have any wall insulation with green fibre blown in cellulose insulation. In my research I have found that many recommend AGAINST doing this because of the strong possibility of the insulation becoming wet from condensation and/or leaks. I have renovated several rooms in the house where I have removed the plaster and did not find any evidence of water leaks. Should I insulate or not? I am re insulating my roof this year but wanted to know if I should do the walls as well.. Thanks in advance..
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My parents insulated an old frame farmhouse about 50 years ago, using cellulose. They lived there for another 20 years or so, and there never was a problem with the insulation. Haven't been by recently, but last time I was about 15 years ago the house was still standing.
This is in Kentucky.
I guess there were no moisture problems (ie peeling exterior paint or interior paint) that you can remember.
The house (built ca 1900) had all sorts of problems, but I don't ever recall moisture on the inside walls or serious paint peeling, et al on the outside.
Great thanks Dan