Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 3/27/2021 4:27 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
>
>>>> More than I would like to do laundry in the winter.Â* My point
>>>> was,
>>>> that these chilled spaces affect the living areas above to feel
>>>> draftier in the winter.Â* I've been considering insulating my
>>>> basement
>>>> ceiling to make the first level rooms less drafty.
>>>
>>> Insulation is essential if you want to conserve on energy costs.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> The unfortunate part is that my 120 year old house is built with
>> real masonry - outer layer of brick, and an inner layer of brick
>> on which the wall plaster is directly applied.Â* I don't think
>> any of my walls can be insulated.Â* The attic insulation needs
>> beefed up for sure.Â* There are gaps and cracks that need filled
>> in the foundation as well; I can feel drafts heavily in the
>> cellar in winter time.
>
> Probably not many options.* You can always build an insulated wall
> on the exterior walls.* I've seen this used and it does a nice job
> for your situation
> https://www.insofast.com/

If your goat barn has a real basement with an RO water filter,
yoose don't need insulation.