Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - masonry house

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0699tti
04-29-09, 11:52 AM
I have an old masonry house with no insulation in the walls. The walls get very cold in the winter, is there a specific insulation that will help. I was thinking of building another wall inside it of 2x2 and using rigid insulation

Bud9051
04-29-09, 05:33 PM
Hi 06, it helps to know where you are. Here is a link to read.
BSD-106: Understanding Vapor Barriers — (http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd-106-understanding-vapor-barriers/?full_view=1)
Do you know how your walls are currently constructed?

Bud
0699tti
04-30-09, 01:42 PM
They are a tile block. 5x12 and 7.5 in deep. Very hard tile. Can barely drill holes in this stuff. I live in the midwest, so cold in winter and hot in summer.