In the late '40s a few experimental steel frame houses were built in
Syracuse. I bought one of them in 1972. I could afford the heat bills
at first, but through the years energy prices have risen and I can no
longer afford to heat the place. New York State winters are long and
cold. It's a small place, with one floor; about 900 sq. ft. My latest
heat bill was $380. With no end in sight, my choice is clear . . to
either sell the place or to add more insulation and try another winter
next year. My fear -- loading it up with insulation will be expensive
and possibly not reduce energy bills that much.

Has anyone insulated a steel frame house, and then did the heat bills
drop substantially? -- Bob Syr