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cw56

11:41AM | 02/15/11
Member Since: 02/15/11
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old work basement insulating

Tags: Basement & Foundation
my basement is dry.8ft ceilings so ideal for added room.right bow its not egress compliant.1 set of interior steps 7 32x16 windows.however half is drywalled and 2x4 drop ceiling.bottom 4x8 is moisture resistant rock.hung on 2x3 metal studs.i can access via drop ceiling.is there a blow in insulation i can ue beteween painted block and drywall.id prefer something that is no moisture risk.and safe vapor.

LarryG

12:36PM | 02/16/11
Member Since: 07/22/04
661 lifetime posts
tripolymer retro/foams are the only kind of insulation that I know of that can get wet and not be damaged.

Stephanies

02:53AM | 10/19/11
Member Since: 07/07/11
8 lifetime posts
It is essential to have good insulation in all required fields.
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