Insulating Floors
8/14/2008 at 4:53:06 PM
The original portion of our house (approx. 700 sq. ft.) is built on posts with a poured concrete exterior wall (there are vents in the walls for air circulation); it initially was a cottage and is probably 50 yrs old. There is no access under the floor to allow us to properly insulate the floor using batts, vapour barrier, etc.; the floor is very cold in the winter. Is there a type of insulation that could be blown in that would not break down due to absorption of moisture from the ground?
11/7/2008 at 12:33:51 AM
It would be cheaper for you to tear up the floor and insulated it that way!
11/11/2008 at 4:34:57 PM
If the floor has never been insulated and or vapour barrier not installed, you may find bigger issues with the existing wood floor. Maybe the floor joists may need replacing??? have a good look before doing anything.
good luck
4/14/2009 at 6:26:15 PM
Personally I would tear up the floor and do the job right,blowing in insulation will result in moisture build up.
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