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   Guest_ | Nov 28, 1999 04:10am | #1

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   Whenever I finish out a basement I make sure there is a perimeter drain (fench) inside, with a sump pump,and a battery emergency back-up. Outside I want a drain tile to run water away from the foundation. After I'm sure that any leakage is contained I frame a 2x4 wall in front of the foundation wall and install batt insulation.

   I prefer the added insulation factor and ease of building. It also creates an additional barrier of air. Don't forget to put up a vapor barrier before the drywall.

   Good luck, Bill Swales

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   Michael_Poirier | Jan 04, 2000 11:45pm | #2

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   Any innovative ideas for finishing concrete basement walls???
   Walls are uninsulated on the exterior and I live in western Mts of Maine.
   Have thought of simply studding up walls and using blown in cellulose vs shooting 2 x stapping into the concrete and using rigid insulation.
   Any thoughts....ideas????
   Costs, environmental considerations??? thanks