Re: basement vapor barrier

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Re: basement vapor barrier

From: jeff.plass@kohler.com
Category: Drainage/Waterproofing
Remote Name: 66.84.209.156
Date: 23 Dec 2003
Time: 12:14 PM

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Conventional wisdom has us placing a vapor barrier on the warm side of the wall. New theories say that's fine for wood stud walls (exposed basement) but concrete half walls or full height concrete basement walls should have the vapor barrier on the cold side to prevent moisture from migrating in from exterior soils. This allows the insulated basement wall to "breath" into the interior. Agree? Disagree? Advise?

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