Insulating Balloon Framed Walls With Clapboard Siding

Get tips on removing your existing wood siding going right to the studs putting on foam sheathing and then firring it out and residing it from there.

Insulating balloon framed walls with clapboard siding.

Find out how to insulate the exterior walls of your home. There were indications of prior moisture intrusion especially around windows and the outside corners. We see online some sites indicate it s great to have and others mention possible moisture problems and go on to mention rot etc. 1x6 sheathing and 1x8 bevel siding.

There has never been insulation in the walls there is ample coverage is in the attic. Essentially anywhere there s trim there s moisture staining. Balloon frame houses are challenging to insulate and seal because the wall studs extend past the floors. A balloon frame doesn t have this break and so a fire that starts in the basement can easily and very quickly spread to every floor of the house.

I did search but didn t find anything on this topic here s the. I have a couple questions about my 1890 balloon frame house. My wood frame house built in 1927 has wood shingles outside and plaster over rock lath inside. It adds up to a robust system.

The wood clapboard siding is nailed directly to the studs. Contemplating having cellulose blown in. But if you use wood clapboard. Alex wilson editor of environmental building news in brattleboro vermont and co author of consumer guide to home energy savings aceee 1998 replies.

I demo d a few rooms in a 1929 balloon framed home. Learn why 1 inch is the thickness that you want for your insulation. Is it safe to put insulation in the walls or will i get water vapor condensing in the insulation causing mold and rot problems. What is the best way to insulate this type of house.

The original siding is a wood clap siding with a paper under it later the house was covered in a type of tar paper and wire mesh to add a 1 1 2 cement stucco in a brick pattern one piece shell to give you an idea of outside make up. What would be the best way to insulate the exterior walls without creating moisture problems peeling exterior paint wall construction is 2x4 framing what appears to be rocklathe with plaster and probably 15 coats of paint on the interior. The foam on the outside keeps the wood frame inside the wall warm and dry in winter and repels outdoor heat and moisture in summer. It is a wood balloon frame house with 1 thick sheathing boards 8 10 12 inches wide.

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