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I am remodeling an older home and recently opened up a closet where I will be putting a built in bookcase. The wall behind doesn’t seem to have any insulation and the cold air really blows through there. I don’t want to tear off all the lathe and plaster to insulate. Is there a product I can pour into the wall myself?
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You must have ruled out blowing cellulose in there, maybe too much wind?
MD
*Mad Dog humor, right? ;)Cellulose, forced in under as much pressure as possible, does a super job & improves comfort. That's the approach I've used with my plaster walls with oddly-shaped cavities -- it "seeks out" leaks -- anywhere the blower air leaks, cellulose is carried, quickly blocking the hole. Inspections after the fact have shown no settling, and little chance of it considering the density.Search the archuives, lots of info pro and con on cellulose. Fiberglas can also be blown in, though it does not airseal well. I don't think foams would work well.
*if there is one uninsulated section there are probably more.... go the cellulose route.. you won't regret it..
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I am remodeling an older home and recently opened up a closet where I will be putting a built in bookcase. The wall behind doesn't seem to have any insulation and the cold air really blows through there. I don't want to tear off all the lathe and plaster to insulate. Is there a product I can pour into the wall myself?