What is the best way (ROI) to isolate a post-war story and a house? Double-brick construction (no insulation in the walls), sloping walls on the second floor (no attic to isolate, therefore, the floor 1 / 2). Built in 1952, does have a basic isolation between the two walls and the roof slope. Basement is dry, non-isolated building blocks of concrete.
Looking for solutions for adaptation, as a coating on the outside of polystyrene and stucco, filling the air space between the small brick walls with double-foam. Replacement of roof insulation with a minimum of one new product super-insulation (a Thinsulate for houses, if such a thing exists).
Have already replaced all windows with double glazing evil, and foamed and caulked everything I can find, which has eliminated the notable projects.
You can communicate with someone who builds houses and ask them to give advice to such a project. They stand on all new materials and know-how ... you do not have to hire them.
There could be a committee in your region for the restoration of old houses. They have connections. Be warned for insulation drawing moisture and mold on the creation of the road. Concrete and brick lot of moisture and maintain, because they are porous to less tight.
Posted on May 4, 2010.