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   Gabe_Martel | Jun 10, 2001 03:10pm | #1

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   Scott,

   You're better off to consider simply glueing 2" rigid SM c/w shiplapped edges to the existing wall and then glueing the drywall to the SM as with the trim.

   Start be using extension boxes on all your electrical outlets and extending the window boxes.

   Remove all trim and foam between the window/door boxes and the brick wall.

   Remove all wallpaper and loose wall finish as possible.

   Then using the proper glue for SM glue the hell out of it to the wall. Same for drywall and trim.

   This gives you a totally uninterupted insulated barrier as well as a vb.

   Just another thought..

   Gabe

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   Scott_Oberdick | Jun 10, 2001 03:10pm | #2

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   I'm redoing my 100 year old brick house and am looking for the best way to insulate the side walls with out increasing the wall thickness to much. In the one room I've finished so far (bathroom) I cut 2x2" studs and attached them to the wall, cut 2" thick extruded polystyrene board to fit between the studs, and then attached sheets of 1/2" thick foil faced urethane board to the studs and put the drywall over this. Will this cause any moisture problems in the brick? Am I asking for popped drywall screws by putting the 1/2" foam board between the drywall and studs?

   In the larger rooms I am planing to put up 2x4" stud walls with fiberglass batts, then cover this with the foam board.

   Any advice on the best way to approach this? Thanks, Scott in Frederick, MD