Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
When remodeling an old home, you may find that the exterior framed walls lack a layer of sheathing, with the backside of the siding exposed or separated by a layer of tar paper. These types of wall conditions can be challenging to insulate correctly, as these wall assemblies tend to experience an enormous amount of moisture and air leakage. The lack of insulation and abundant heat flow dried these walls out, keeping them dry and durable. However, insulating these high risk wall assemblies without addressing bulk water infiltration and air leakage can lead to their rapid deterioration, as the walls stay wetter for longer, supporting mold growth and rot. In this video, we discuss a strategy that can be used to safely insulate old walls without sheathing. This clip is from Insulating Walls in Old Houses (For Architects + Contractors): youtu.be/0pOjJ-w733E?si=qi3az52OnHvQNcse
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Space Chillout by penguinmusic: pixabay.com/music/upbeat-space-chillout-14194
When remodeling an old home, you may find that the exterior framed walls lack a layer of sheathing, with the backside of the siding exposed or separated by a layer of tar paper. These types of wall conditions can be challenging to insulate correctly, as these wall assemblies tend to experience an enormous amount of moisture and air leakage. The lack of insulation and abundant heat flow dried these walls out, keeping them dry and durable. However, insulating these high risk wall assemblies without addressing bulk water infiltration and air leakage can lead to their rapid deterioration, as the walls stay wetter for longer, supporting mold growth and rot. In this video, we discuss a strategy that can be used to safely insulate old walls without sheathing. This clip is from Insulating Walls in Old Houses (For Architects + Contractors): youtu.be/0pOjJ-w733E?si=qi3az52OnHvQNcse
*A Guide To Moisture Management For Residential Remodels (eBook)* : asiri-designs.com/shop/ols/products/moisture-management-for-residential-remodels
*Read The Full Article On Insulating Old Wall Assemblies* : asiri-designs.com/resources-1/f/insulating-walls-in-old-homes---to-insulate-or-not-to-insulate
*150+ Free Building Science Articles* : asiri-designs.com/resources-1
*Request Building Science Consulting Services For Your Project* : asiri-designs.com/consulting
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*Music from Pixabay*
Space Chillout by penguinmusic: pixabay.com/music/upbeat-space-chillout-14194
