I have a home that was built in 1973.

[user53]

I have a home that was built in 1973. I have actually looked at the insulation on the northwest side of my home with a contractor and got this spacey look him and was told that I have insulation, but it looks like accordian paper and I don't see any pink fiberglass. I had a breeze coming thru my wall outlets like there was no wall there at all. I just read your article on insulating walls with existing insulation with blow in cellulose. My walls on the inside are so cold to touch on that side of my house and when my furance is not cycling, my furniture (wood or metal) instantly picks up the cold chill to touch in the room. The coat closet is like ice...literally have left my shampooer that had a little water in it that froze. I have talked to several insulation contractors in this area only for them to say that it is impossible to blow in insulation over existing, no matter how scarce the insulation is in your walls. Help need advise, im freezing. I live in Iowa.........

[microllins]

Originally Posted by user53

I have a home that was built in 1973. I have actually looked at the insulation on the northwest side of my home with a contractor and got this spacey look him and was told that I have insulation, but it looks like accordian paper and I don't see any pink fiberglass. I had a breeze coming thru my wall outlets like there was no wall there at all. I just read your article on insulating walls with existing insulation with blow in cellulose. My walls on the inside are so cold to touch on that side of my house and when my furance is not cycling, my furniture (wood or metal) instantly picks up the cold chill to touch in the room. The coat closet is like ice...literally have left my shampooer that had a little water in it that froze. I have talked to several insulation contractors in this area only for them to say that it is impossible to blow in insulation over existing, no matter how scarce the insulation is in your walls. Help need advise, im freezing. I live in Iowa.........

if there is any insulation in the wall, attempting to use blown in insulation would create voids, and be worthless. if you can find an insulation company that specializes in foam injection, they may be able to help you. i have done this application in the past. it really depends on how the existing insulation was installed, and if there is a consistent void between the wall and the insulation, either exterior or interior.
the company you use needs to be able to inspect their work with thermal imaging equipment.