How to seal/insulate a closet in exterior wall without giving up too much space?
My 1920s home has a closet next to the entrance door in the exterior wall: https://preview.redd.it/4bptw9urorke1.png?width=1098&format=png&auto=webp&s=59e769280bdc80e78c68e2644621e2bead34e49f Here's pictures looking up and down inside the closet: https://preview.redd.it/zsqtoydzorke1.png?width=1172&format=png&auto=webp&s=741fc89b86df85542cede7917a3c2bdecf951b22 https://preview.redd.it/gh0sog21prke1.png?width=1106&format=png&auto=webp&s=679bf4b7dcada500967ef3f0a651f9d6066c73dd The width (from wall to door frame) is 25cm (~10"). It may be hard to see in the pictures but unfortunately it is wide open to the attic above. As a result, it is a major air leak (as confirmed by blower test). Now I would like to completely close this up properly with drywall and seal. But since we're at it (and it's exterior wall), I also want/need to add insulation. I was thinking of getting ISO foamboard, gluing this on every side and then adding the thinnest drywall on it. Fill all cracks with drywall mud, paint and then close the remaining gaps with caulk. Is there a better way for this? And particularly a way that maximizes remaining space? Do I need to add additional lumber for support (to hang the drywall to)? submitted by /u/segdy [link] [comments]
| | My 1920s home has a closet next to the entrance door in the exterior wall: Here's pictures looking up and down inside the closet: The width (from wall to door frame) is 25cm (~10"). It may be hard to see in the pictures but unfortunately it is wide open to the attic above. As a result, it is a major air leak (as confirmed by blower test). Now I would like to completely close this up properly with drywall and seal. But since we're at it (and it's exterior wall), I also want/need to add insulation. I was thinking of getting ISO foamboard, gluing this on every side and then adding the thinnest drywall on it. Fill all cracks with drywall mud, paint and then close the remaining gaps with caulk. Is there a better way for this? And particularly a way that maximizes remaining space? Do I need to add additional lumber for support (to hang the drywall to)? [link] [comments] |
