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Should you insulate an old home or building? Remodels, renovations, and "adaptive re-use" of older buildings are becoming more and more common nowadays. Remodeling or renovating an existing building, especially an older building, may seem simpler than building from scratch, however, upgrading these existing homes poses significant challenges, especially when it comes to insulating. Adding insulation changes the heat flow and moisture balance of the building, as the building will stay wetter for longer. In this video, we discuss the risks associated with insulating an older building and steps that you can take when assessing whether insulating is an appropriate solution for your remodel.
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Should you insulate an old home or building? Remodels, renovations, and "adaptive re-use" of older buildings are becoming more and more common nowadays. Remodeling or renovating an existing building, especially an older building, may seem simpler than building from scratch, however, upgrading these existing homes poses significant challenges, especially when it comes to insulating. Adding insulation changes the heat flow and moisture balance of the building, as the building will stay wetter for longer. In this video, we discuss the risks associated with insulating an older building and steps that you can take when assessing whether insulating is an appropriate solution for your remodel.
*A Moisture Management Guide For Residential Remodels (eBook)* : asiri-designs.com/shop/ols/products/moisture-management-for-residential-remodels
*Read the full article here: * asiri-designs.com/resources-1/f/sometimes-its-better-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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License code: 0VQF4L8IDQCDYHJ
