Renovation and Weatherization List

Work Plan

1. Insulate and air seal main attic ($1780):
   1. Insulate existing hatch with foam board. Weatherstrip hatch. Build baffle around hatch to prevent insulation spillage.
   2. Air sealing--general. Expose and seal all top plates using spray foam. Seal electrical penetrations, gaps between framing and sheetrock, plumbing stacks, etc. Lay insulation back down when done.
   3. Blow cellulose insulation. Add blown cellulose insulation to fill gaps and voids in existing insulation and bring overall R value to R-50.
   4. Ceiling slopes. Fill empty sloped ceiling cavities with cellulose insulation to ensure complete fill.
   5. Some electrical work may be required to remove/ disconnect any discovered knob and tube wiring.
2. Insulate and air seal 4 kneewall attics ($2730):
   1. Cut hatches to 3 inaccessible kneewall attics. Build secure trimwork to hold new hatches in place. Prime trim.
   2. Alison to paint the trimwork once completed.
   3. Some electrical work may be required to remove/ disconnect any discovered knob and tube wiring.
   4. Install rigid foil-faced fire-rated polyisocyanurate foamboard (Thermax, R-6.5) on vertical walls. Seal all seams. Seal gaps around perimeter with expanding foam. Block accessible floor joist cavities in attics with appropriate air-impermeable materials.
   5. Air sealing. Expose and seal all gaps in kneewall attic floors with spray foam. Lay any existing insulation back when done.
   6. Blow cellulose insulation. Add blown cellulose insulation to fill gaps and voids in existing insulation and bring overall R value to R-50.
3. Weatherize windows:
   1. Repair/ replace sashes on all windows. Replace broken sash cords. Add metal or rubber permanent weatherization strips where missing to insure tight seal when closed. Replace cracked glass with new glass or use old glass from windows from Significant Elements. Skilled carpenter needed.
   2. Replace aluminum storm windows with new Low E glazed storm windows. Repair exis. historic screen/ glass storm windows to insure a tight seal. Add permanent weather stripping in lieu of replaceable caulk cord. Skilled carpenter needed.
   3. Repair glazing on exterior of all windows. Repaint exterior of windows. Alison can repaint.
   4. While sashes are out, restore finish on interior of window trim where splintery or dry.
4. Electrical work to be completed prior to insulating walls:
   1. Replace all wiring on exterior walls that may be original to house. Compile detailed list based on circuit diagram.
   2. Add additional outlets to rooms that have only one or two. Compile detailed list.
   3. Replace ceiling fixture in Third floor Guest Room, Studio, and Gable Room.