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.

 

[Notch7]

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

The next 4 years is going to be a bumpy ride in America.

On the brick columns, insulate them, then fit a vapour barrier, then plasterboard (drywall to you).

What is important is you have a vapour barrier on the warm side to stop vapour travelling through to cold surfaces.

Wishing you all the best in Trumpland this Christmas

 

[Kathie659]

Ugh seems more like Muskland..
Anyway..insulation is faced with paper, im assuming that's enough vapor barrier.
It's particularly important I get this right, I may not leave home for next 4 years!

 

[Notch7]

Anyway..insulation is faced with paper, im assuming that's enough vapor barrier.

Probably not to be honest.

to be confusing there are vapour barriers and vapour control layers

You need a vapour control layer, it goes on after the insulation and before the drywall

Im not sure of suitable brands in the USA also it may require a particular type depending on your climate.

heres a bit of info on vapour control, it is important as interstitial condensation can be a real problem in timber construction

What is the Purpose of a Vapour Control Layer?

www.kingspan.com

Ugh seems more like Muskland..

good luck with that, Im sure America and the world will be feeling the effects of 2 egomaniac narcissist's fighting for power

 

[Kathie659]

Thanks and I apologize in advance for my country...