Insulation on basement walls
Finishing a basement under a condo and the two side walls are common
with other basements on either side. Do I still need a vapor barrier and insulation on these walls ? Thanks |
Insulation on basement walls
On Jan 4, 8:05�pm, sid wrote:
Finishing a basement under a condo and the two side walls are common with other basements on either side. �Do I still need a vapor barrier and insulation on these walls ? Thanks its probably a good idea. Incidently fiberglass isnt a good choice moisture makes it ineffective. closed cell foam or foam board much better |
Insulation on basement walls
"sid" wrote in message ... Finishing a basement under a condo and the two side walls are common with other basements on either side. Do I still need a vapor barrier and insulation on these walls ? Thanks Local codes are you final answer. I would insulate. I am dubious about the merits of a vapor barrier in this case. It might do more harm than benefit. It really depends on what use the other parties are making of their space. If there is any moisture in there at all it needs somewhere to go or mold will develop. Colbyt |
Insulation on basement walls
On Jan 4, 7:15*pm, "Colbyt" wrote:
"sid" wrote in message ... Finishing a basement under a condo and the two side walls are common with other basements on either side. *Do I still need a vapor barrier and insulation on these walls ? Thanks Local codes are you final answer. I would insulate. I am dubious about the merits of a vapor barrier in this case. It might do more harm than benefit. *It really depends on what use the other parties are making of their space. If there is any moisture in there at all it needs somewhere to go or mold will develop. Colbyt I plan to use foam-board between the concrete and the studs on the front and back (outside) walls with fiberglass between the studs, but I wanted to know peoples opinion on how much to insulate the side (common) walls ? I don't think the other parties make use of their space. |
Insulation on basement walls
"sid" wrote in message ... Finishing a basement under a condo and the two side walls are common with other basements on either side. Do I still need a vapor barrier and insulation on these walls ? Thanks I would not use any vapor barrier except for paint/sealer directly on the masonry. If any moisture should make its way thru the masonry you do not want it trapped in your wall. Don Young |
Insulation on basement walls
Other than sound insulation, I see no benefit insulating the party
walls. |
Insulation on basement walls
On Jan 4, 7:05*pm, sid wrote:
Finishing a basement under a condo and the two side walls are common with other basements on either side. *Do I still need a vapor barrier and insulation on these walls ? Thanks Forget using plastic sheeting as a vapor barrier against a concrete wall below grade (or any mechanically adjacent non-breathing barrier like styrofoam), it will develop condensation and mold between the wall and plastic, then cause an odor or worse. Instead just paint the concrete with 2 coats of latex DryLoc. Then frame, insulate (optional), and drywall it up. This way the wall cavity can breath a little and you wont have any mold as hydrostatic pressure or condensation forces moisture through the concrete wall (all below grade walls have more moisture relative to the room). DryLoc as a vapor barrier leaves no gap for condensation to form because it soaks about 1/32 inch into the wall surface itself when applied. |
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