Basement moisture barrier insulation (Canada) / Discussions

What’s the best insulation system for a brick/masonry basement foundation wall?

...basements And the short story is – We prefer mineral wool insulation on basement walls as it handles moisture better that fiberglass, but also don’t put a vapor barrier on right behind the drywall. If there is moisture in the wall it is way better to let it escape so it doesn’t rot the wood. Exterior insulation on base...

Posted by Ryan Essex Nov. 29, 2021 Basements improvements 2 responses