firebroad said:vixster said:FGZ said:vixster said:This house has NO insulation between the stucco and plaster walls. The plaster has a nice warm heating effect so I don't want to rip the walls open and replace with sheetrock. Plaster just gives off a lovely warmth it retains.
Have you considered spray foam from the outside to fill the walls? I don't think the holes are too intrusive and it seems like they would be able to patch them back up easily with stucco. I can't imagine no insulation in the exterior walls, I'm surprised your response wasn't "OMG WE'RE BEING PUMMELED!" lol
@FGZ
FGZ, yes, I have looked into this. Because of the structure, the holes would be every 12 inch top and bottom, because of the horizontal posts. I also have been told that the holes look obvious. Do you know anyone who has done so with plaster / stucco walls? Home was built 1917.. I would be interested in do it if it looks good.
I had this done in 2007. If done by a reputable company, the patches are invisible. They have kits where they can match up any concrete. I am sure you do not have plaster on your exterior, but if your stucco was painted, I am sure they might be able to match that, too. Best thing is to talk to the company who will be doing the job. This is not a do it yourself project.
I will look into this again (told by friends holes show no matter what), yes, plaster inside walls, stucco exterior (white) thanks