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[Julia Buckingham <jubuck@gmail.com>]

could you build a cinder block wall for the other two walls and insulate
with a polyfoam (this is the only thing out there that I have found to
withstand the moisture) There are SIP, structural insulated panels that
have a cement outer core, different from the toxic OSB board that is more
popular. SIPs are big and may need to be special ordered - and it depends
on how close you leave to a manufacture.

treated wood on the floor (although bad) and untreated for the studs would
work if the blocks do not.

if you find a solution, let me know - this has been a design project on my
mind for a while now.
take care,
Julia


On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 10:57 PM, S P SHERMAN <spsherm@msn.com> wrote:

>
> Had a question that the folks here might be able to help with...
>
> I am building a "root cellar" in the corner of a basement. Two walls will
> be the concrete foundation. The other two walls will be 2x framing with
> insulation.  The  question I have is what material to use to cover the
> framed walls and ceiling?  Sheet rock is not ideal due to the high
> humidity. Wood would be better, but also not ideal in the humidity. Cement
> board is probably OK, but a bit pricey.
>
> Anyone come up with any good solutions for this?
>
> TIA
>
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