Basement Wall Insulation and Assembly

When there's no layer of external insulation, using ICF forms don't make as much sense -- there's special flashing that extends beyond the foam and foam on the outside of the building is prone to bugs and damage.

We like Building Science Corporation's approach to insulating the basement walls.  Here's a diagram showing what to do on the walls that made of concrete and bermed in earth:


And another diagram from Building Science Minneapolis house on how to handle the walls on the walkout side: