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by DanM
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: Pre-1900 Houses Forum
Topic: Roof insulation
Replies: 5
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Re: Roof insulation

Rafters appear to be in good condition - dry, no sagging, and the ridge appears straight and even. Furthermore, I have no desire to replace them or anything that isn’t necessary. The rafters are 24” OC.
by DanM
Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: Pre-1900 Houses Forum
Topic: Roof insulation
Replies: 5
Views: 21603

Re: Roof insulation

Well I haven’t truly inspected them. I’ll have a better look once some of the plaster is taken down. I hope they don’t have to be replaced. They’re 24” OC which obviously not the standard nowadays.
by DanM
Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:00 pm
Forum: Pre-1900 Houses Forum
Topic: Roof insulation
Replies: 5
Views: 21603

Roof insulation

Hello! I’m in a bit of quandary here in regards to how best to approach insulating the roof of my 1842 brick home. Simply put, we have a third story that we don’t use. We don’t use it because it is in a state of disrepair. It has been on the project list for years and my wife and I have decided to g...