[Greenbuilding] New HVAC unit

[Bobbi Chukran]

Bob,

Thanks so much for all the information!  We really appreciate it. I'm  
glad you delayed doing the dishes, but sorry about the insomnia.  LOL.

I forwarded your messages to Rudy the Husband and he's making a brand  
new set of questions for the HVAC guys.

A few things...there is no existing insulation whatsoever in the  
entire house.

The attic ceiling is floored with the same amazing planks that make  
up the walls and the floors (long-leaf antique pine...yes, a SCORE  
for me!  LOL)

There is no plaster in the house; there's only 3/8" wallboard,  
lightly textured, over the planks.  I'll probably remove some of that  
anyway from a few of the rooms depending on the roughness of the  
planks for a painted "cottagey" look.

I've watched videos and read articles about the blown-in cellulose,  
and am confident that we can do it ourselves.  We're very handy, and  
have done almost all home projects over the years except build a  
foundation.

I actually know a woman who has a crew of guys here who do energy  
audits and such, so I'll check with her about the possibility of a test.

Thanks again!

bobbi c.


On Jun 1, 2011, at 9:10 PM, Bob Klahn wrote:

> Bobbi,
> I agree that blowing cellulose into the walls and ceiling are your  
> best initial reinsulation options. With caveats.
 >