The Deuce: I don't recall a specific moisture barrier and regular studs were used to frame our basement.

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I don't recall a specific moisture barrier and regular studs were used to frame our basement.

Posted by EffinIllini

on December 5, 2025, 10:49:25, in reply to "advice for basement finishing, pls and thx"

Contactor did the framing when we finished a portion of our basement (fully underground).

We have a natural drain, no sump pump, and never had water issues.

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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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