I am looking to remodel my condo unit, which was originally built as cheap apartments for factory workers and college students. You can imagine the shortcuts the builders took... the unit was built in 1970. Anyway, I am planning on replacing windows, doors, and the HVAC system. All (or most) of the walls will be completely opened up anyway, and I may end up rewiring and replumbing, too. (I've got friends who are licensed in these areas!) The exterior walls (not the party walls shared with adjoining units) are usually cold in winter and very warm in summer (upstate NY). There is insulation, but the unit only has 2x4 walls. I was wondering... is there a relatively painless way to increase the wall thickness? Is it worth it? What are the issues with doing this? Thanks in advance, Mike
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16 years ago