well, an electrician used to live here, so I think the wiring is fine (no knob and tube - with the exception of possibly one interior wall - and I will be running sheathed electrical cable and cable to the attic before insulating anyway).
as for the plumbing, everything is copper with the exception of PVC repairs and the original cast iron sewer pipe running from the second floor to the basement. When do you think it will rust out?
as for the insulation...i only want to do this once!!! my pockets are a little deep, but i don't want to waste any money. is cellulose the way to go? what about drying time? the moisture problem is a somewhat serious one...one wall actually sweats when it rains...if feels like a jungle!!! my dehumidifier runs constantly on the medium setting. whatever I decide to do, the insulation only has as long as it takes to install to dry. as soon as it is finished, the siding will be put up. I might be able to stall a day or so, but that is it.
please keep in mind...i am allergic to mold!
as for drywalling, the guy from the cellulose company said I would probably be ok if i don't remove the wood when removing the plaster. he said i should just drywall right over the slats and i shouldn't lose too much.
can severely cracked plaster walls withstand foam insulation? in my readings it looks superior to cellulose, but everyone thinks THEIR product is the best!
please help!!! thank you in advance.
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