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How to Add Insulation Without Tearing Down Walls

November 2, 2015 By Anne Davis 2 Comments

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My simple solution isn’t all that cheap but it is an easy DIY project and saves on the cost of hiring a contractor.  This is how it looks when the job is done:

Supplies

  • Utility knife
  • Rigid Foam Insulation (I used extruded polystyrene)
  • Sheathing Housewrap Tape
  • Paneling, tongue and groove planks or drywall
  • Trim (1×2, 1×4, cove molding (optional) and baseboards)
  • Caulking and caulking gun
  • Paint & Primer
  • Furring strips (optional)
  • Hammer & nails or nail gun
  • Jigsaw and circular saw
  • Drill
  • Electrical box extenders
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Anne Davis

Freelance writer, blogger, DIY enthusiast, gardener and animal lover. Anne began blogging about her DIY adventures when she bought a 1930s fixer upper home and her first set of power tools. Follow the fun at Design Dreams by Anne!

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Comments

  1. Anita Alvarez says

    January 6, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Anne, This is how USA Insulation performs installs on retrofits. It leaves the exterior looking pristine but you feel the comfortable effects indoors. Our injection foam insulation hardens within seconds of installation and creates an air barrier. It’s exceptionally effective for boosting insulation in the walls of older homes.

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  2. EcoInsulation says

    May 4, 2017 at 11:32 am

    The injection method that is described in other comments is one great way to insulate existing walls. Another way is to cut small patchable holes in the drywall and use spray foam. The problem with blown in insulation is that over time, it will settle and you are back where you started.

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