I’ve framed out my exterior basement walls with 2 x 4 walls. They are 8.5 feet high with about 7 feet under grade. Is using paper faced insullation okay? Or should I use unfaced?
Thanks
Roy
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you can get the best advise from the manufacture on line for free.... use http://www.google.com and ask for residential insulation....go from there...everyone has different ideas for the situation you are facing, however today on the Taunton Press, a simular situation came up, you might also look at their problem with the mold before you close the walls up. Mark Rogers G.C.#643905
Isuggest roxul --stone fiber insulation --if it get wet its not wasted--
also suggest the use of tar paper on the outside of the stud wall .start from th top & work down. layer it like shingles if you get any leaking at least the water will go to the floor. also make sure if you use drywall to keep it 1/2 to 3/4 " of the floor so it will not act as a sponge if you get a leak. & finally use a flooring that will not be damaged by water i.e ceramic or stone ..imho