Insulate brick columns on enclosed heated porch?

[Kathie659]

Recently enclosed porch. There are original brick columns supporting roof/second floor.

I believe it's considered brick veneer as there is wood inside columns.

I am insulating and drywalling new walls.

What do I do with columns? I have been given 2 completely different sets of advice, both from contractors.

1) just insulate as possible and drywall. Area will be heated and I need not worry about condensation behind insulation.

2) Do not insulate or drywall over columns as condensation will cause mold/rot problems and may compromise the brick.

I don't mind the appearance of brick, but I'm in Central PA and on days like today (12° F) the brick is very cold and I can feel air movement.

 

[foxhole]

You don’t get condensation in sealed areas, just insulation and drywall.( please note this is a UK site).

 

[Kathie659]

I appreciate your taking the time to respond...if it was affordable? I'd move to U.K.