Did something similar on a 1920s bungalow I flipped last year:
- Insulated attic and crawlspace
- Sealed window gaps and door frames
- Cut heating costs nearly in half
Honestly, best ROI I've seen for comfort vs. cost. Worth every penny.
Totally agree insulating and sealing makes a huge difference, especially in older homes. Did you notice any improvement with drafts around the floors after doing the crawlspace? I've got a 1910 Victorian, and even after sealing windows, I still feel cold spots near the baseboards. Wondering if tackling the crawlspace insulation next might finally solve that... It's encouraging to hear your heating costs dropped so much—makes me hopeful mine could improve too.
Did insulating the crawlspace really help that much with drafts near the floors? I've heard mixed things... some say it's a game changer, others barely noticed a difference. Wonder if it depends more on foundation type or flooring material than insulation alone.
I insulated the crawlspace in my 1920s bungalow a couple years back, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference—but maybe not the miracle some folks promise. Before insulating, drafts near the hardwood floors were pretty uncomfortable, especially in winter. After adding rigid foam insulation and sealing gaps, the floors felt warmer and the drafts were significantly reduced. But here's the thing: my neighbor did something similar in his newer ranch-style home and barely noticed any improvement. I suspect foundation type and flooring material do play a big role. Older homes like mine, with stone foundations and original wood floors, seem to benefit more from crawlspace insulation. Newer builds with concrete foundations and engineered flooring might not see as dramatic a change. So yeah, insulation helps, but it's probably not the only factor at play...
You're spot-on about older homes benefiting more from crawlspace insulation. I've worked on plenty of older bungalows and cottages, and the difference is usually noticeable right away. Stone foundations and original hardwood floors tend to let in drafts more easily, so sealing those gaps makes a big impact. Newer homes are often built tighter from the start, so improvements can be subtle. Still, sounds like you did a solid job—enjoy those warmer floors this winter!