Insulating an old house with lath and plaster walls from the outside
Nov 13, 2018 · Also, the two walls that were stripped have different stud depths; one at about 3-1/2″-4″, the other a bit over 6″. The interior wall covering in this erea is lath and plaster. We would like to …
Insulation over lath? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
May 30, 2010 · How should I address insulating inside rooms over the old lath and blown-in insulation already there? Should I install rigid foam over the lath? And if so, how thick? Or should I rip out the …
Upgrading Wiring in Old Lath and Plaster Homes - Electrician Talk
Feb 14, 2020 · Although it’s not a lot different from running wiring anywhere else, there are some considerations when upgrading wiring in older homes, especially those with lath and plaster.
Best remodel box for plaster wall? - Electrician Talk
Jul 6, 2014 · I hardly ever do renos on houses old enough to have lath and plaster but I'm doing one right now. I normally use F-clips but they won't work on walls this thick. What's my Plan B?
Cutting plaster with metal lath - Electrician Talk
Jan 1, 2010 · The best way I've found to cut plaster over wire lath is with one of those thin diamond cutoff wheels in a 4-1/2" right angle grinder. They're 10-15 bucks at a home improvement store, and …
Installing new boxes in drywall/lath and plaster - Electrician Talk
May 15, 2021 · More often than not the walls are too shallow for plastic remodel boxes, and single switches end up getting 2 gangable metal boxes for things like 3 way switching due to the shallow …
insulation over plaster and lathe - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Feb 6, 2015 · Could it form between the foam and plaster wall? I would apply at least 4 inches of rigid foam and 2 inches of mineral wool as a fire barrier. There is loose fill insulation between at least …
Is it OK to use spray foam on the back of a plaster wall and then fill ...
May 14, 2012 · Here is my plan: remove the siding, add blocking in the walls at the sill, top plate and at least between floors, add blocking to floor joists, and add a 1” layer of spray foam to the back of the …
Cutting holes in plaster walls - Electrician Talk
Jun 8, 2008 · A little research can often get a height above floor distance that will let you cut out 1 full lath piece and 2 partials which leaves these soft walls with the best support. Almost any vibration will …
Insulating Plaster-and-Lathe Walls Without Cavities
Dec 28, 2020 · I look forward to what Dana Dorsett might have to say, as he has answered a few questions pertaining to insulating plaster-and-lathe walls: ; .