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Re: Finishing Basement: Fastening Exterior Walls to Floor

kevharper@gmail.com

2006-03-31, 5:21 pm

How much of a gap do you suggest? the 1.5" of a 2x4 would be
convenient to do. I have not heard about this technique to help reduce
moisture problems. Anyone have experience with that?

Thanks for your replies everyone.

Kevin

Goedjn

2006-03-31, 5:21 pm

On 31 Mar 2006 12:29:17 -0800, "kevharper@gmail.com"
<kevharper@gmail.com> wrote:

>How much of a gap do you suggest? the 1.5" of a 2x4 would be
>convenient to do. I have not heard about this technique to help reduce
>moisture problems. Anyone have experience with that?
>

Just enough to put or spray up a continuous layer of closed-cell foam.

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