However, the (outside) perimeter of these vents do need to be sealed well as a bad seal here allows water/moisture to infiltrate into the building envelope (insulation/framing/finishes).As to the ventilation fans/ducts going nowhere, that's a concern. this means hot moist air in the house is NOT getting out - a contributor or genesis of mold and other problems.Hope this helps!

It really makes the place look updated for our future tenants.We started a pest treatment schedule so that they will be clear for when we start leasing down the road.While we are getting our security system in order, we put up a dummy camera facing the dumpster in addition to posting two yellow signs that say "smile, your on camera".Building Permit UpdateStill working on the permits required to do the remaining interior work such as the closing up uncovered walls, ceilings, plumbing, electrical insulation etc.

The US construction maintenance people admitted the house was not insulated, wrapped, and sealed properly.

Because this is an old house built in 1939, I suspect that the hot water pipe comes to the bathroom through an exterior wall, and there is no insulation there.

I'd confirm it doesn't have a ripple effect on insulation, sheetrock, trim, etc. and that's the full cost of the change so you know how much contingency you've chewed thru.

Basically, the entire room needs redone (new: framing, wiring, roof, flooring, door, windows, insulation...) to make it functional again.

For those reasons - and international buyers mentioned above - I think Kailua is pretty insulated from a bubble.

What about having a place that has 0 insulation in the attic?

I'm concerned about the level of insulation (or lack thereof) in the house and may require pipe insulation/house insulation in a four story home.

I am an industrial/commercial insulator by trade.