Okay, imagine waking up tomorrow and finding out the local building codes just doubled all the insulation requirements overnight. Like, yesterday your walls were fine, today they're basically cardboard. Um...how would that even play out? Would everyone just rush out and start ripping open walls to stuff in more insulation? Or would it be like a gradual thing where you wait until you remodel or something? Kinda curious how people think this would realistically shake out.
Honestly, I doubt people would immediately start tearing open their walls. Building codes usually aren't retroactive like that. Typically, you'd only have to meet the new standards if you're doing a remodel or major repairs anyway.
"Would everyone just rush out and start ripping open walls to stuff in more insulation?"
Nah, most folks would probably wait until they had a reason—like storm damage repairs or a planned renovation. Seen it plenty of times after storms; people upgrade insulation then because insurance is already footing part of the bill.
"Nah, most folks would probably wait until they had a reason—like storm damage repairs or a planned renovation."
Exactly this. Had a property hit by a bad hailstorm last year... tenants moved out temporarily, insurance covered most of it, perfect time to upgrade insulation. Otherwise, wouldn't have bothered.
