When i checked the window it loooks as though they attempted to caulk it but
probably didn't do a good job because there clearly is a draft coming from
the window. I'm think maybe i'll rplace the window and re-drywall the
downstairs with insulation this time.
Does that sound like the smart thing to do? Should i use vapor barrier as
well?
steve


"Art Todesco" wrote in message
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It sounds like the draft is coming from the window. If it is, and you
are going to continue to have the window covered over, I would caulk the
window tight. Typical fiberglass insulation does little for air
infiltration. You might even consider putting a piece of plywood or
drywall in the window opening and caulk that tight.

willshak wrote:
not Steve Buscemi wrote:

Hi all,
I bought a house 2 years ago with a half finished basement. The
basement is
very drafty and cold in the winter. I have it set up as my TV room so
it get
used quite a bit. I had to remove some dry wall to look at a pipe and
noticed they drywalled over a window and there is no insulation or
vapor
barrier behind the drywall. A total half assed job.
My question is: can i remove the drywall, insert the insulation and
put the
drywall back in place that I removed? Shouild I just re-drywall it
with new
drywall? The current drywall is allpainted and you can't see the
drywall
nails.
thanks
Steve



Figure on buying new sheetrock. I doubt whether you can get the old
drywall off without breaking most of it, unless you find every nail, dig
it out, and cut all seams covered in paper tape and joint compound.