The main concerns are condensation and drying potential.
Vapor barrier framing a basement wall against concrete.
Very hot and humid climates may benefit from an exterior vapor barrier that keeps outside humidity from penetrating into walls.
A vapor barrier against the concrete surface is generally recommended before wood framing or flooring materials are installed.
Masonry walls like concrete tend to be damp dreary and unpleasant.
Sole plates or sill plates are the first pieces of framing lumber placed in home construction.
How to frame an inside wall against a concrete wall.
Here are three different types explained.
You also don t want the wall studs to come into contact with the foundation wall.
The cool concrete wall causes the humid air in the basement to condense on the surface.
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.
Most jurisdictions require a 4 mil plastic sheet vapor barrier for basement walls against concrete.
Moisture barrier between the sole plate the concrete slab.
That is if the studs are going to touch the concrete wall.
This moisture will wick into any lumber that comes into contact with it.
Or you can leave a 4 inch gap between the studs and concrete wall and probably get away with it.
Below grade walls and floor slabs transmit ground moisture through concrete walls or slabs.
Before framing the walls of your basement install a moisture barrier to prevent water and moisture from entering the wall cavity.
1 on the interior wall between the heated and unheated portion of the basement i would not use with a vapor barrier.
So make sure the framed wall has a gap between it and the foundation wall.
Concrete walls may have a purpose but beauty and warmth aren t it.