Consider louvered doors for any closets and utility rooms
I had to deal with a little mold by not keeping the humidity down (no leaks). Out went basement carpet, to be replaced by flooring. The mold guy says he recommends in most basements that all doors not in a bathroom or bedroom be louvered to help airflow, and be kept open if the rooms aren’t used much. I only had a louvered door on the furnace room.  Previous Message
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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