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Posted by Pop` on December 16, 2006, 12:43 pm
Chris Snyder wrote:
> My house has a finished attic. I can tell it was done by a DIY
> previous owner. The walls are comprised of wood paneling over the
> studs with fiberglass insulation behind them. This winter, the attic
> has been fairly cold. Also, after a windy day the attic smells like
> the cellulose insulation that is in the unfinished part of the attic
> (as well as underneath the finished part, I'm assuming). It appears
> that there are some substantial gaps at many places in the paneling.
>
> Is it worth it for me to go around with caulk and try to seal all of
> the gaps, or is trying to seal wood paneling not even worth
> attempting? I'd love to replace all of the paneling with drywall, but
> time and wife will not agree to that any time soon. I'm in Michigan,
> so I'd like to make the attic more comfortable in the winter.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Chris Snyder
Well, if wife & time will allow, you -could- try just putting up plastic
sheeting or tape over the cracks where air infiltrates. Try to use removable
tape, NOT duct tape or masking tape! It'll only get rid of the drafts, but
that's a big part of feeling comfortable in a room.
Pop`
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