Re: School me on home insulation
I'm going through this now. Stone house built in about 1850 with an addition that is about the age of your home. The stone part is stone - the walls are 24" of field stone. The addition is wood framing.
I could write a short novel about what I've done in the past month to address a range of deficiences, but I will focus on one specific thing that I don't see anyone talking about: a vapor barrier.
Air sealing isn't the same as a vapor barrier.
You want to do something to keep moisture from your living area from rising into the attic. Its difficult as a retrofit, but necessary. Special paint might be your best option.
This should be addressed before the cellulose goes in.
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