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ski767 | Posted in General Discussion on

I have a workout finished basement with concrete floors, I am planning on putting down a plywood sub floor to help with the insulation of the space. My question is what should I use for a moisture barrier? I live in a water climate, Seattle WA. Thanks

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    Ted W. | | #1

    I think .6 mil polyethylene is the standard practice.

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    1. PaulO | | #2

      use the 6 mil instead of the .6

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        Ted W. | | #3

        Thanks, I wasn't sure about that one.~ Ted W ~

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