Letters

Letters and Commentary

RE: 166 Year Old Stone House — by John Straube — last modified 2009/06/10

RE: "166 Year Old Stone House" [February 4, 2002] -- My wife and I are reworking this 166 year old stone house in Ontario. We are situated overlooking a lake so we are fairly high and a bit windy. The intent is to be well insulated and have the house exist for another 166 years.

RE: Foundation question — by John Straube — last modified 2009/06/10

RE: "Foundation question" [July 1, 2003] -- Did you get my message a few weeks ago regarding the stone foundation question? Any thoughts?

RE: Old house reclad — by John Straube — last modified 2007/01/29

RE: "Old house reclad" [October 13, 2003] -- My husband and I are currently renovating our 1951 modern home in Connecticut. This is my big opportunity to learn correct building envelope details. I have a question about the section of insulation added to the outside of a brick wall.