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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Retired Educator" data-source="post: 226900" data-attributes="member: 3373">Built my house in the mid-70's with a wood basement. No problems. Did have the sheetrock off one wall about a year ago to to redo one wall. Wasn't because of a problem, wall was covered with a glued on product and wanted to have a finished drywall look. Removed vapor barrier as well as the insulation. No issues with treated wood on exterior. One thing you will never be able to know is whether anyone cut corners and used any non-treated wood. Did replace a patio door a couple years ago where one non-treated 2X6 was used on the sill. Completely rotted. No issues any other place. There are thousands of houses in ND with wood basements, you don't hear of any falling down if done properly. Do you have any possible way of finding out who built the house. Bullders reputation may still be valid.Investigation if possible? I would suggest the sill plate is a good place to start. That is the area with the most concrete contact. Even above ground I would recommend treated wood where contact with concrete is present.- - - Updated - - -Don't staple below dirt line, use at least 3 layers of heavy poly, backfill with small rock and sand so water easily flows down to drain pipe, and slope away from house to prevent as much water against the wall as possible. Quality work makes a big difference.</blockquote>