Basement vapor barrier tips / Discussions

What is the best way to install basement insulation with existing framing?

...vapor barrier right behind the drywall? Vapor barriers on basement walls trap moisture and lead to mold and rot, so it’s possible that is the true cause of the moisture that led to the discoloration. Even though most building codes require a vapor barrier on basement walls, they do nothing but harm down there.  If the ...

Posted by Nick Trotta Sept. 20, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 17 responses