This moisture will wick into any lumber that comes into contact with it.
Vapor barrier framing a basement wall against concrete.
1 on the interior wall between the heated and unheated portion of the basement i would not use with a vapor barrier.
Also be sure to use treated lumber for the bottom plate on the wall framing.
Or you can leave a 4 inch gap between the studs and concrete wall and probably get away with it.
Most jurisdictions require a 4 mil plastic sheet vapor barrier for basement walls against concrete.
In winter the dew point of the interior air is typically about 50 f assuming an air temperature of 70 f and a relative humidity of 50.
The main concerns are condensation and drying potential.
How to frame an inside wall against a concrete wall.
That is if the studs are going to touch the concrete wall.
Concrete walls may have a purpose but beauty and warmth aren t it.
Masonry walls like concrete tend to be damp dreary and unpleasant.
Very hot and humid climates may benefit from an exterior vapor barrier that keeps outside humidity from penetrating into walls.
Before framing the walls of your basement install a moisture barrier to prevent water and moisture from entering the wall cavity.
Sole plates or sill plates are the first pieces of framing lumber placed in home construction.
Moisture barrier between the sole plate the concrete slab.
Here are three different types explained.
These plates must be made of pressure.
The other option is to set the 2 4 wall framing in 4 from the masonry or concrete basement walls and use just the vapor barrier on the insulation facing toward the living space.
A vapor barrier against the concrete surface is generally recommended before wood framing or flooring materials are installed.
Below grade walls and floor slabs transmit ground moisture through concrete walls or slabs.