Posted By newbiejohn on 09/10/2009 5:27 PM
Someone told me today that I really should put up plastic (like 6mill poly) on the interior of my home, just under the sheet rock.
Ive used TF forms, 2+" on the interior and 4" on the exterior.
Is this something I should do ?
No, not necessary. The foam and concrete forms a very good vapor retarder already. The reason for the poly in stick construction, in very cold climates, is to prevent water vapor from migrating through the drywall to the outside. It will condense somewhere in the interior of the wall creating moisture problems. Poly used to be recommended for most of the northern half of the US, but newer knowledge has determined a vapor retarder, not barrier, is best. You want the wall system to breathe so vapor can move in and out. There's no doubt in my mind that the foam thickness ratio you used will keep the temperature of the interior surface of the concrete above the dew point.
For more info go to www.buildingscience.com and read their recommendations for building in cold climate. I know there is a climate line, north of which a vapor barrier is recommended. You may be above the line, but even then I don't think you want poly for an ICF wall.