Jan 2, 2023 · The pros and cons of insulating a concrete-block house from the interior vs. the exterior and recommended methods.

Oct 4, 2013 · The frost wall of our addition is concrete block. What is the best loose fill insulation for the hollow cores? Vermiculite? Perlite? EPS beads? (I understand they are made with the waste of EPS …

Oct 3, 2024 · I’m renovating a home made of old concrete blocks. I’m in the insulation stage and need assistance regarding the first-floor walls; they are made of concrete blocks with 2×6 studs 1/2 inch …

Feb 25, 2022 · Interior and exterior insulation methods for foundation walls with a rundown of considerations and common assemblies.

Dec 14, 2024 · Then add mineral wool for additional insulation. This seemed like a great plan, but upon more investigation I found that the concrete blocks that the rim joist is resting on (no sill plate) are …

Dec 22, 2024 · The house is balloon framed, with all (old wood) joists embedded in the block. It has been gutted and I am building interior walls offset by as much as 8″ from the concrete – per building …

Roberta, Since the concrete webs of the hollow blocks act as thermal bridges, regardless of what fills the cores, you're not going to get the R-values you've been quoted. Depending on concrete density, a …

Mar 21, 2014 · I’m planning an extensive renovation of a 1950s cinder block home in central Florida. I’ll be taking off the roof and taking down all the interior walls, leaving a bare, uninsulated concrete block …

Jan 19, 2021 · My sill plate is sitting on concrete block with about 2-4 inches of the block cavity exposed. I’ve read solutions on filling those cavities with loose batt insulation and sealing off with spray foam.

May 18, 2018 · I have been through many articles talking about exterior insulation techniques, and insulating the exterior of foundations. My house is a little unique, and I'm hoping that someone can …