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insulating basement walls Todd Smalley 06-17-2006
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Posted by Todd Smalley on June 17, 2006, 11:11 pm
A contractor told me to a vapor barrier on my basement walls before I put up
studs and insulation. Is this the best way to prevent my poured concrete
walls from further deteriation or is there a better way. I would appreciate
any advice you could give me.



Posted by DT on June 17, 2006, 11:30 pm
>
>A contractor told me to a vapor barrier on my basement walls before I put up
>studs and insulation. Is this the best way to prevent my poured concrete
>walls from further deteriation or is there a better way. I would appreciate
>any advice you could give me.
>

I recommend the articles on the subject at the Building Science Foundation:

http://www.buildingscience.com/resources/basements.htm


--
Dennis


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