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Originally Posted By: rwand1
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Is it possible to pump low expansion foam into exterior walls that are double brick exterior with approximately 2" strapping on interior covered with lath and plaster? There appears to be no insulation whatsoever. This is an old Victorian farmhouse circa 1850. I know cellulose could be blown in without to much trouble but would foam be better?


It is heated with electric baseboards.

http://www.mls.ca/map.aspx
MLS#: X741750

Thanks,

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Raymond Wand
Alton, ON
The value of experience is not in seeing much,
but in seeing wisely. - Sir William Osler 1905
NACHI Member
Registered Home Inspector (OAHI)
http://www.raymondwand.ca

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Originally Posted By: jkormos
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Ray check this out


http://www.powerhousetv.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phtv_se_in_bu_000575.hcsp

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Originally Posted By: mcyr
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Raymond, I believe blown in insulation would work best.

Marcel

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Originally Posted By: rwand1
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Hi Joseph and Marcel


Thanks, that is what I was wondering. I don't think the client will be buying the farm after considering my findings. But then again you never know. I instructed my client to query vendor as to electrical bill and propane cost for the gas fireplace. The vendor had taken canned foam and foamed along baseboards, pretty sloppy. This suggests to me the vendor was experiencing a very drafty residence.

Cheers,

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Raymond Wand
Alton, ON
The value of experience is not in seeing much,
but in seeing wisely. - Sir William Osler 1905
NACHI Member
Registered Home Inspector (OAHI)
http://www.raymondwand.ca

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Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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ya ever wonder why the phrase “bought the farm” means that something either died or went horribly wrong? icon_cool.gif

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Originally Posted By: rwand1
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We didn’t find Jimmy Hoffa in the manure pile! icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif


Cheers,

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Raymond Wand
Alton, ON
The value of experience is not in seeing much,
but in seeing wisely. - Sir William Osler 1905
NACHI Member
Registered Home Inspector (OAHI)
http://www.raymondwand.ca