So What are the Right Materials for Basement Finishing?

Referring back to the US Dept of Energy Study, they recommend that a basement finishing system should:

• Be constructed from materials that are resistant to the constant flow of moisture into a basement.
• Be constructed from materials that are not food sources for mold growth, nor trap food sources for mold growth.
• Use at least an R-11 insulation on exterior walls to prevent warm air in the winter from condensing onto cooler basement wall surfaces.
• Be breathable. Moisture should be allowed to evaporate or better, be removed from the interior environment. Maintaining a relative humidity level below 50% does not allow mold to grow!

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