[GBlist] Attic Insulation

["Halle Stern, Michelle" <Mhalle@owpp.com>]

Thanks for your contractor recommendations.  Now I'm trying to decide
between blow-in cellulose and icynene.  Which makes more sense for
durability, thermal performance and cost?  If I go with cellulose I will
air-seal the attic first.

info: Chicago, unconditioned attic, existing soffit and ridge vents, exposed
2x6 joists over plaster ceiling, eventually I want to reinstall floorboards
and finish the space.


Michelle

Michelle Halle Stern, AIA, P.E. 
LEED Accredited Professional
Environmental Design Coordinator 

OWP&P Architects, Inc. 
111 W. Washington St., Ste. 2100 
Chicago, IL  60602-2711 
(312) 960-8178 
FAX (312) 827-5178
www.owpp.com 



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