Basement vapour barrier / Discussions

...basement. I've removed everything back to the foundation wall in that one area where I will be building. The basement was finished with tar paper on foundation wall, 2 by 2 framing with fiberglass insulation, vapour barrier and drywall. Everything I've researched including articles on this site suggest this is the wron...

...Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes The smart barrier sounds fine but isn’t even really necessary since you are protecting the stud wall and insulation from the block wall with a vapour barrier. That’s the most important step, to keep the moisture from entering the house in the first place. That’s t...

...vapour layer in front of the insulation, I'm wondering whether we need to replace / repair the plastic sheet, which we also cut at 1m in order to get behind it.   Thanks in advance, Justin Interior vapor barriers on basement walls always cause problems. The source of moisture isn’t the air in the basement, it’s the gro...

...basement that has developed a mold problem? Dehumidifier, air exchanger, or more heat. We don't want to make the wrong and expensive choice! Is there a professional designation to look for? Remediating a mold problem in a basement first starts with removing any rotten or moldy materials such as framing lumber and insul...

...barrier to the concrete or between the studs and drywall and the mineral wool has no vapor barrier.  Is this space between concrete and studwall a terribly idea if walls are already dry and mold free? the exterior of the basement walls has 2”  of foam on them so any warmer air from finished basement would permiate thro...

...basement ceiling to inspect wiring etc. My concern is this; the unfinished basement will be cold next winter and that will spread to the rest of the house with the ceiling opened up down there. Should I insulate the basement ceiling? It’s possible that our basement is not suitable for refinishing, so it might always be...

...basement sqft is approx 800. Livable space: 650sqft. My plan for each surface: Concrete Foundation: Durofoam EPS (1.5" or 2"?) +wood stud with Rockwool R14 +Drywall +moisture/vapour barrier laytex paint. Which EPS thickness should I go with? Concrete Slab: DMX aiflow dimple mats +(3/4" EPS, needed?) +OSB +flooring of ...