Hello,
In mine country wainscot is not so popular like in USA. Ours building norm order ventilation slot between wood and wall to prevent moisture. I afraid this solution becasue in main opinion growing risk of vermin in that slot. Based on yours experience, is moisture a real risk if I will glue wainscot to concrete wall (outer isolated) ?
With greetings, Filo.
Hello,
In mine country wainscot is not so popular like in USA. Ours building norm order ventilation slot between wood and wall to prevent moisture. I afraid this solution becasue in main opinion growing risk of vermin in that slot. Based on yours experience, is moisture a real risk if I will glue wainscot to concrete wall (outer isolated) ?
With greetings, Filo.
Hello,
In mine country wainscot is not so popular like in USA. Ours building norm order ventilation slot between wood and wall to prevent moisture. I afraid this solution becasue in main opinion growing risk of vermin in that slot. Based on yours experience, is moisture a real risk if I will glue wainscot to concrete wall (outer isolated) ?
With greetings, Filo.
Filo:
I live in the northeast USA and we do have to contend with moisture problems up here. I would not glue any wood directly to a concrete wall that was below grade where I live. Above grade, I probably would with less concern for moisture problems. Below grade I fir out the wall with at least 1x3 stringers, simply to ensure the air gap that you are required to provide.
Leave a 1/2" gap between the wainscot and the wall. Use a cement paint sealer such as UGL to seal the wall before covering it. Of course if there is any clue of water seepage, deal with that problem first.
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