Posted by scottese on December 17, 2003 at 19:48:59:
Blown in cellulose insulation works well for this. Just cut hole in the top of the stud cavities, blow it in, then patch. I also like to use 1/4" drywall vs 3/8"…It’s just a tad lighter but costs the same as 1/2" Not that 3/8 is much different than 1/4…I dunno I’m tired!
Rehabbing - Posted by Andrew
Posted by Andrew on December 17, 2003 at 12:22:23:
My brother and I have purchased our first property and will begin rehabbing soon. The question I have is in reference to repairs and improvements. There are numerous things that need to be repaired, i.e. cracked drywall, plaster, inoperable windows etc. If we are tearing down walls and insulate them, is this still a repair. Who decides if it is a repair or not? Thanks for your help!!!
Re: Rehabbing - Posted by rehabber_pa
Posted by rehabber_pa on December 17, 2003 at 18:57:29:
“There are numerous things that need to be repaired, i.e. cracked drywall, plaster”
A less expensive way to repair cracked plaster/drywall
than completely tearing out the old and installing new
drywall is to go over the existing wall with 3/8 inch
drywall - make sure to hit studs when hanging it, but
this is far less labor intensive and less messy than
tearing up walls. Now, if you want to add insulation
to exterior walls, then “tear out” is the way to go
to get access to the space between the studs for
insulation. But, interior walls aren’t insulated
(interior walls between room), so the 3/8 drywall trick
is perfect for them. Just trying to save you some work and some money.
Re: Rehabbing - Posted by Jimbo-
Posted by Jimbo- on December 17, 2003 at 12:39:57:
Andrew,
Congrats on the purchase. Everything is considered an improvement when you rehab, but not everything is considred a repair. Are you concerned about how to deal with taxes? I am not sure why it would matter.
Good luck,
-Jimbo-