How to fix wainscot to concrete wall ?

On 17 Aug 2004 05:53:06 -0700, [email protected] (Filo) wrote:

>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.

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.

"Filo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> 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.

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