Adding insulation to old farmhouse
 

Hi,

Our local NSTAR has a great rebate program for weatherization. I'm going to
have a contractor remove vinyl siding and pump insulation into the wall,
repair the holes and reinstall the siding. Also going to have him add to the
attic insulation.

What should I be careful of in an old 130+ farmhouse? Suggestions or best
practices? Types of insulation, etc.

Thanks.

Adding insulation to old farmhouse
 

Does the place have 'modern' electrical wires (Romex)? If you have 'knob
and tube' wiring then you can't put any insulation in until the electrical
stuff is updated.
Kevin

"BKS" wrote in message
news:m1QUa.159838$H17.55806@sccrnsc02...
Hi,

Our local NSTAR has a great rebate program for weatherization. I'm going
to
have a contractor remove vinyl siding and pump insulation into the wall,
repair the holes and reinstall the siding. Also going to have him add to
the
attic insulation.

What should I be careful of in an old 130+ farmhouse? Suggestions or best
practices? Types of insulation, etc.

Thanks.

Adding insulation to old farmhouse
 

Does the place have 'modern' electrical wires (Romex)? If you have 'knob
and tube' wiring then you can't put any insulation in until the electrical
stuff is updated.
Kevin

"BKS" wrote in message
news:m1QUa.159838$H17.55806@sccrnsc02...
Hi,

Our local NSTAR has a great rebate program for weatherization. I'm going
to
have a contractor remove vinyl siding and pump insulation into the wall,
repair the holes and reinstall the siding. Also going to have him add to
the
attic insulation.

What should I be careful of in an old 130+ farmhouse? Suggestions or best
practices? Types of insulation, etc.

Thanks.