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Insulating concrete block question

| Posted in Energy, Heating & Insulation on

I have an unfinished block wall that I would like to cover with drywall.
I plan on using furring strips with insulation board in between.  Then the drywall. 

I also have some left over UGL drylok that I was considering applying first. 
This wall has never had any kind of moisture problem.  So would this be overkill?

Is it even possible that condensation could form between the drylok and wallboard?

Any suggestions appreciated.

– WillKeefe

 

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  1. brownbagg | | #1

    I build a block house and been fighting moisture ploblem all the time.  Use the waterproofing, go buy more, while you have the chance now.

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