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Basement framing
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Glenn
I am planning to finish the basement of a condo my wife and I are buying. The unit is a middle unit so the two "long" walls are interior walls because their are units on either side of us.. And then the two "short" walls (the unit is basically 30'x15') are exterior walls. Since there is little I can do about keeping those exterior walls dry from the outside, what are the recommendations as far as moisture barrier on any of the walls? (They are all poured concrete..) Additionally, what about the spacing of my 2x4 walls in relation to the concrete walls? (How far away should I have the 2x4 walls?) I was also thinking of insulating the walls partly for moisture and also for additional sound proofing.. Any thoughts on that? Finally, as far as the comment of using treated wood for the wall base.. Do you mean just the 2x4 that is attached to the concrete floor?
Thanks!
Rich