You cannot bury K&T in any kind of insulation.

Yikes. So ... I guess we'd better acquire a better understanding of the wiring in our house before we jump into any insulation plan. Funny how none of the insulation installers who have visited our house say anything about that. 'Cept I'm not laughing.

I wish, I wish that someone would set themselves up in a business called "Soup to Nuts Insulation Retrofitting for Old Houses" and would provide all the services that are needed when one is trying to diminish the amount of money one is sending to Saudi Arabia. But it seems as though most of these companies represent either blown cellulose or fiberglass or foam, and they don't seem to be talking much about potential wiring issues or air infiltration issues.

Sorry if I sound grouchy just now. I realize this does not qualify as a Big Problem. We do have a roof over our heads, and sometimes ice too!
Thanks, brickeyee
Lynn

"they don't seem to be talking much about potential wiring issues"

They are insinuating contractors, not electricians or engineers.

Throw the material in the hopper, aim the hose.