by Liz
Paint or apply siding
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Is it better to paint the exterior of a two story home and insulate the interior
walls or to Tyvek, insulate and siding exterior. Want to provide better insulation to home. Cement block with crawlspace of a 1940s home.
5 answers
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jan 03, 2018
Where are you located? I would check your local building code office as they will have the best local info for your climate. You can insulate from the inside. See if these links help.http://homeguides.sfgate.com/increase-rvalue-concrete-block-wall-54431.htmlhttps://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/insulation-existing-concrete-block-wallhttp://www.diychatroom.com/f19/options-insulating-concrete-block-house-63935/ -
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Janet Panos
on Jan 03, 2018
Hello! You can add new siding, but it may not be enough to insulate your home. It depends on your climate and where your wind is coming from the most. My son-in-law put siding with Tyvex, but it did not do the job. He had to insulate the interior bedroom walls to get the warmer results he was looking for. Good luck with whateve you decide to do. -
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Cindy Hagemann
on Jan 03, 2018
Insulating the inside walls and attic will give you the best solution against heat and cold. -
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William
on Jan 03, 2018
Insulate the inside and crawlspace. Paint the outside of the block. Tyvek, insulation and siding is generally for wood frame exteriors and they still need interior insulation. -
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Joy30150932
on Jan 03, 2018
The easiest way is to Tyvek and then put the blue foam board and then the siding. There is not much R value in siding since it has to breathe. Insulating on the outside will affect your windows and doors. Talk to a professional before you start.
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jan 03, 2018
Janet Panos
on Jan 03, 2018
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