Many years ago, longer beams used to be available. Baloon frame means that
there is an open channel through the walls from the cellar to the attic.

Firemen hate this kind of house, cause a fire in the cellar can turn into a
fire in the attic is very little time.

I'd suggest you consider blown cellulose insullation. And firestops on the
bottom end of the walls (which will be the highest reaches of the cellar).
Of course, you are likely to get better advice than this from folks who are
in the insullation trade.

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On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:44:38 GMT, old hifi guy
wrote:

Currently have the walls open on second floor of hundred year
old balloon framed house. With the walls open I have access to
most of the stud bays on the first floor. looking for
suggestions to insulate the outside walls of the first floor
from the opening on the second floor.

Balloon framed??????
What the f____ are you talking about?

I hope no one ever sticks a pin in your walls !!!!
That could be real dangerous......
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