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Hetvenfour t1_j6kntqv wrote

Reply to Baltimore rowhome insulation by ballzdeep499

A lot of time with these rowhouses, the only “roof insulation” sits in the top floor’s ceiling, with the roof itself having none. Also, the attic or crawl space or whatever you want to call it between the ceiling and roof is often unvented, so it gets super hot in the summer and pretty cold in the winter. I remember on really sunny and hot summer days, sometimes I could feel the heat radiating off the upstairs ceiling.

Two years ago, I got a white membrane roof with 4 inches of insulation. It was expensive, but I really wanted a high quality roof after so many years of gross layers of tar and leaks. The upstairs no longer feels like it’s broiling in the summer. I will say though that there are so many other places in the house that are poorly or not at all insulated, including the sides of the attic, which is barely separated from the neighbors’ broiling attics, that it reduces my shiny new insulation’s effectiveness…but I could address those areas in the future. After I got the new roof, my energy use decreased a little bit, just in time for energy costs to go up.

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nzahn1 t1_j6kmss9 wrote

Reply to Baltimore rowhome insulation by ballzdeep499

I’d highly recommend getting an energy audit through BGE’s Home Performance with Energy Star program.

Getting an energy audit (which is subsidized down to only $100) then qualifies you for rebates on insulation/air-sealing, and even HVAC upgrades. The audit report should give rough estimates on how much the work will cost, how much BGE will pay, and how much energy you’ll save going forward.

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BmoreCityDOT OP t1_j6kgnfv wrote

Reply to comment by PoopIsAlwaysSunny in We plan to permanently close the alley between N Bond St & N Broadway, as it is too narrow for vehicle traffic. If you oppose the closure, you must inform our office by calling 443-984-2150 or emailing Traffic.Calming@BaltimoreCity.gov within 7 days. by BmoreCityDOT

>This seems like super insufficient warning, notification, and time for dispute.

Residents are given 7 days from the receipt of the postcard that will be mailed to each neighboring property.

>Also, can anyone else exactly what they’re closing?

As stated, the alley between N Bond St & N Broadway. The alley is unnamed.

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>both alleys connected to Hakesley Place are drivable (unless changed in the past few years)

This is incorrect, the north part of the alley is too narrow for vehicular passage.

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>Is it that vague blur at the top of the map?

No. As stated in the text, it is the red and white striped area of the alley.

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>Why is the map centered on Hakesley Place?

Because that is the area most residents are familiar with. We centered the map on recognizable landmarks, as the alley itself is unnamed.

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>If it’s already undrivable, what are they doing to close it off?

We will be complete blocking access to East Preston St.

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>What’s the point of putting money into closing it off if vehicles already don’t fit?

Because vehicles keep trying, and damaging the building. The property owner already installed a bollard to prevent further damage, which makes the alley even narrower.

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