Tom...thanks for the info. However, I am getting conflicting thoughts on the subject of vapor barriers.
I read this on about 1000 different websites and books before starting this project, which is right? Against the brick or against the drywall:
"A vapor barrier in a basement should always be installed on the "warm side" of the wall. That means between the face of the studs and the drywall. Why? To avoid condensation on the vapor barrier itself, you want to avoid a large temperature differential from one side to the other. If you were to place the vapor barrier over the concrete wall, or on the outside of the studs (before the insulation), you would likely see condensation on the vapor barrier."
I have the paper side of the insulation facing the drywall. Is that enough for a vapor barrier, or do I need the plastic as well?
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