jeepmama
Nov 19, 2011, 09:06 AM
We have found a beautiful 1947 home we are considering buying to downsize from our present 1993 stud wall home. Quite a difference in construction! We have always tried to be energy efficient in our homes. We were amazed at how COLD the walls were during the walk through. The attic revealed large masonary bricks--?4X6 or 8, with brick veneer exterior and plaster interior walls. We live in Southern Ill. Cold winters--0-30's, hot summers--90-100's. So.. we are wondering the best solution to insulate over all the exterior walls of the home, over the plaster, minimizing taking up room space. My husband would be able to do most of the work.
What he would like to do is glue foam board over the plaster walls, screwing down sheetrock instead of adding interior stud walls. Is the foam board going to add enough insulation to be worth all the trouble? And can the sheetrock be screwed to the masonary walls?
What he would like to do is glue foam board over the plaster walls, screwing down sheetrock instead of adding interior stud walls. Is the foam board going to add enough insulation to be worth all the trouble? And can the sheetrock be screwed to the masonary walls?