Comments on: First (small) sign of progress! http://bungalowinsanity.com/2007/11/10/first-small-sign-of-progress/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:05:44 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: julio http://bungalowinsanity.com/2007/11/10/first-small-sign-of-progress/comment-page-1/#comment-668 julio Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:59:21 +0000 http://bungalowinsanity.com/2007/11/10/first-small-sign-of-progress/#comment-668 You're welcome, Eric. Yes, I would think that Omaha is more than a little bit colder ;) The only downside to our insulation project was that we were really constrained by our 6'3" ceilings. There were several areas where I had to make tradeoffs between insulation R-value and airflow behind the insulation. In the sloped sections, we are only R-9 due to the 2x4 joists. In the flat ceilings, I was able to get R-26 in most spots. Had we had more height, I would have loved to drop the sloped ceilings just a bit to have more insulation depth. However, with every section of wall and ceiling now having at least some insulation and with a consistent vapor barrier (poly sheet between the insulation and the drywall), the space feels great. There are no drafts or cold pockets. I think we could almost heat each room with a candle. I wish the rest of our house was that comfortable! You’re welcome, Eric. Yes, I would think that Omaha is more than a little bit colder ;) The only downside to our insulation project was that we were really constrained by our 6’3″ ceilings. There were several areas where I had to make tradeoffs between insulation R-value and airflow behind the insulation. In the sloped sections, we are only R-9 due to the 2×4 joists. In the flat ceilings, I was able to get R-26 in most spots. Had we had more height, I would have loved to drop the sloped ceilings just a bit to have more insulation depth.

However, with every section of wall and ceiling now having at least some insulation and with a consistent vapor barrier (poly sheet between the insulation and the drywall), the space feels great. There are no drafts or cold pockets. I think we could almost heat each room with a candle. I wish the rest of our house was that comfortable!

]]> By: Eric Magnuson http://bungalowinsanity.com/2007/11/10/first-small-sign-of-progress/comment-page-1/#comment-667 Eric Magnuson Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:02:53 +0000 http://bungalowinsanity.com/2007/11/10/first-small-sign-of-progress/#comment-667 Good info on the attic. I live in Omaha, and my wife and I have a 1922 bungalow converted into 5 rooms (2 main floor, 2 upstairs, 1 basement) Unfortunately, the weather is a little colder here than in Portland so we have been looking at the best way to insulate. Strangely, we are also looking to drop our cable company and put in an DTV antenna. Thanks for the info! Good info on the attic. I live in Omaha, and my wife and I have a 1922 bungalow converted into 5 rooms (2 main floor, 2 upstairs, 1 basement) Unfortunately, the weather is a little colder here than in Portland so we have been looking at the best way to insulate. Strangely, we are also looking to drop our cable company and put in an DTV antenna. Thanks for the info!

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