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norespect

06:20AM | 01/27/03
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Vapor barrier

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I am coming to the time to install insulation on my basement walls.I've noticed that there is faced and unfaced insulation.If I use faced insulation do I still need to install a plastic vapor barrier?
Thanks in advance.

homebild

01:08AM | 02/02/03
Member Since: 01/28/03
693 lifetime posts
You need to treat the walls with a vapor barrier type paint caoting such as DryLok.

Otherwise, you need to simply install faced insulation between your studs with the facing going toward the inside of the room.

Here is a helpful link:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK7051.html

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