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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.


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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

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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.




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Default 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.




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