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Jeff wrote:
JonquilJan wrote:
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I do. Have the thermostat set at 64 - this past winter. With age (69) and
disability/mobility problems increasing - just can't take the 58 I had it at
a few years ago. I do layer clothing and frequently wear a knit hat. My
very old home (pre 1850) has been insulated as much as possible - other than
building a stud wall on the inside of the walls (vertical thick plank walls)
can't do much more.

Is there any insulation in the walls? There's a variety of ways to do
this, the cheapest by far is blown in cellulose. I'm a huge fan of that
since I did my 1920 home.

You can't put insulation into "thick plank walls", they're solid wood.

Now, if you want to go build the stud walls on the inside of the planks,
as Jan indicated would be necessary, then install insulation and drywall,
at your expense, I suspect Jan would be glad to hear from you.


Gary

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