How to insulate cement block house?

fud2468 · 12-13-08, 11:17 PM

I live in a single-story house of 2100 sq. ft. Though I'm in Northern California where it has barely gotten down to freezing a couple of times in recent years (that will change in a day or two!), it's like living in a tomb and my energy costs are high.
I have enough interior space that I can stand to lose some by insulating the interior walls. I would like to know how best to do this at reasonable cost. I have wondered if insulation could be placed against the interior walls and then cover that with sheetrock. Also, would a vapor barrier be needed?
Thanks,
Ray Mac.

12-13-08, 11:17 PM	#1
fud2468 Lurking Renovator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How to insulate cement block house? I live in a single-story house of 2100 sq. ft. Though I'm in Northern California where it has barely gotten down to freezing a couple of times in recent years (that will change in a day or two!), it's like living in a tomb and my energy costs are high. I have enough interior space that I can stand to lose some by insulating the interior walls. I would like to know how best to do this at reasonable cost. I have wondered if insulation could be placed against the interior walls and then cover that with sheetrock. Also, would a vapor barrier be needed? Thanks, Ray Mac.