assuming the exterior wall is in good shape and doesn't leak...
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I don't think you'll need to install any moisture barrier. I helped finish my brother's basements a few years ago, fully below ground, and we didn't put any moisture barrier in. If the wall has any leakage issues you'll obviously want to make sure those are dealt with, but after that I would just put in insulation.
That said...maybe we just didn't do it correctly.
I've not used metal studs so I can't really speak to those, but a quick google shows people concerned about corrosion/rust when using metal studs. So you may want to use wood along the floor with metal in the walls.
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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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