I have a townhouse that I am looking to finish the basement. My home is a middle unit, my cement basement walls are not exterior walls, on the other side of my walls is another units basement. Do I need to water proof and put a vapor barrier up, or can I just frame, insulate and then drywall? I assume I need the vapor barrier but figure I would get others opinoins
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Sure, at the top of the page is a search button. This question has been covered many ,many times. Here is one link, however there are many more that will help you to get more understanding.
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Checking for vapor; tape a clear plastic sheet to the wall and look for moisture on the sheet after a day or so.
If your neighbors' basements are significantly warmer or cooler than the temp. you desire you maybe should insulate.
If your neighbors' basements are significantly warmer or cooler than the temp. you desire you maybe should insulate.
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