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Tom and Karen · 12-18-2008, 07:55 AM

When I put up the ceiling in our Aruba house, I never gave any thought about insulation. I 'm thinking now that I should have to save on cost for air conditioning.

Do any know if their house is insulated?

Thanks, Tom

purestone2004 · 12-18-2008, 11:56 AM

Our house isn't and living in Canada we know all about insulation. We didn't build the house though. Of course the only time we try to use the AC is in our bedroom at night otherwise it is windows and doors open.

fordst63 · 12-18-2008, 01:27 PM

Yes you definately want to insulate the top floor , the hot sun heats up the attic space. You also want to vent your attic. I just completed my new home in Gold Coast and had it built this way. You can tell it really helps keep the top floor cooler.

rob o · 12-18-2008, 06:26 PM

It's not just energy.....without insulation, cold air conditioned surfaces that come in contact with warm, moist air can cause condensation and moisture/mold problems.

Tom and Karen · 12-19-2008, 08:09 AM

Thanks All,

Living in Michigan, I only think insulation for the cold weather, like right now. I never thought about putting it in Aruba.

I do have an attic access, so we will be installing it next month. It is quite expensive in Aruba, a roll 24 in. X 63 ft. is about 139.00 AFL.

Thanks Again

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Tom and Karen Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 265	Insulation When I put up the ceiling in our Aruba house, I never gave any thought about insulation. I 'm thinking now that I should have to save on cost for air conditioning. Do any know if their house is insulated? Thanks, Tom Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Tom & Karen Next Trip: Jan. 6 - April 7

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purestone2004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 111	Our house isn't and living in Canada we know all about insulation. We didn't build the house though. Of course the only time we try to use the AC is in our bedroom at night otherwise it is windows and doors open. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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fordst63 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Yes you definately want to insulate the top floor , the hot sun heats up the attic space. You also want to vent your attic. I just completed my new home in Gold Coast and had it built this way. You can tell it really helps keep the top floor cooler. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-18-2008, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,858	It's not just energy.....without insulation, cold air conditioned surfaces that come in contact with warm, moist air can cause condensation and moisture/mold problems. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ rob o....with cindyo and our daughters WE ARE IN ARUBA NOW Next trip after that

12-19-2008, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tom and Karen Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 265	Thanks All, Living in Michigan, I only think insulation for the cold weather, like right now. I never thought about putting it in Aruba. I do have an attic access, so we will be installing it next month. It is quite expensive in Aruba, a roll 24 in. X 63 ft. is about 139.00 AFL. Thanks Again Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Tom & Karen Next Trip: Jan. 6 - April 7