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wall insulation and old wires
DIY Network - Home Improvement How-To & Projects : DIY Network —
Authority: 157
In an old house (1935) with a bit of knob and tube remaining, is it safe to blow fiberglass insulation into the walls? Would doing so increase the risk of fire?Knob and tube wiring cannot be covered with any insulating materials. The K&T needs to be replaced before any insulation can be installed.3 weeks ago -
Old House Wiring: Knob-And-Tube–No More
Old House Web Blog —
Authority: 122
Last week’s blog outlined the joys of upgrading knob-and-tube wiring–and how to NOT upgrade it. Well, if your house is like mine you’ll upgrade more than the wire coming out of the breaker panel. You’ll probably upgrade the panel too, known in the industry as a “heavy-up.” Most older homes I’ve ...4 weeks ago -
Knob-And-Tube–No More
Old House Web Blog —
Authority: 122
Last week’s blog outlined the joys of upgrading knob-and-tube wiring–and how to NOT upgrade it. Well, if your house is like mine you’ll upgrade more than the wire coming out of the breaker panel. You’ll probably upgrade the panel too, known in the industry as a “heavy-up.” Most older homes I’ve ...4 weeks ago
