advice for basement finishing, pls and thx
Posted by Nobster
on December 5, 2025, 7:49:32
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i am planning to frame a living area in my walkout basement this winter.
does anyone have experience using metal studs instead of pressure treated lumber?
the basement is dry, so i don't think i need to use metal for moisture...just curious.
also, any advice on moisture barriers (one wall that I plan to finish is cement and 2/3rd under the ground).
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 advice for basement finishing, pls and thx - Nobster December 5, 2025, 7:49:32
- I don't recall a specific moisture barrier and regular studs were used to frame our basement. - EffinIllini December 5, 2025, 10:49:25
- Consider louvered doors for any closets and utility rooms - Potomac December 5, 2025, 9:08:48
- I don't have any particular waterproofing product in mind, but you'll want to paint - Warrin'_Illini December 5, 2025, 8:50:37
- If the basement is dry, then why do you need a moisture barrier? - bbonb December 5, 2025, 8:47:51
- Couple things. I used a concrete sealer for basements to help keep the dampness down. - ibdoc December 5, 2025, 8:36:59
- assuming the exterior wall is in good shape and doesn't leak... - IlliniSax05 December 5, 2025, 8:13:15
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