Updated address (formerly 1408 n 206)

Anthony spulak, home owner, is finishing basement. Homeowner is handling framing and drywall. An electrical contractor will be secured for electrical work. A plumber will be secured for bathroom finishing when necessary. Being done by home owner (2015) 0. Seal the wall (watrtite lx wtrprf - masonry waterproofer) 1. Obtain building permit for basement finishing to be done by homeowner family (2015) 2. Buy construction adhesive thats specially designed for foam or it will melt the foam. 3. Apply the construction adhesive in vertical strips to allow the moisture to run down and at the very top and bottom of the wall as well. 4. Put up the 3/4-inch foam moisture barrier (extruded polystyrene (xps) foam board insulation - not expanded foam insulation!!) 5. Tape adjacent pieces of foam together. 6. Caulk the bottom of the foam to the floor for a better seal. 7. Chalk a line 2" away from the foam (this will leave about half-inch between 2x4s and foam). 8. Use chemically-treated wooden 2x4 as