Renovations in basement

[aokec]

Hey guys

My reno guy tore out the old basement framing and walls, leaving cement blocks. Now he bought steel framing bars and 1 inch thick white foam insulation sheets.

I was told by a friend that he should have used spray foam (lot faster and cheaper and more practical) and wood framing (cheaper)...is this true?
My friend said metal framing is used for commercial use.

I paid for these materials from Home Depot. If so, I'm wondering if it can be returned back for a restocking fee since the stuff was shipped to my house.

[hondanation09]

Hey guys

My reno guy tore out the old basement framing and walls, leaving cement blocks. Now he bought steel framing bars and 1 inch thick white foam insulation sheets.

I was told by a friend that he should have used spray foam (lot faster and cheaper and more practical) and wood framing (cheaper)...is this true?
My friend said metal framing is used for commercial use.

I paid for these materials from Home Depot. If so, I'm wondering if it can be returned back for a restocking fee since the stuff was shipped to my house.

I used steel framing in my basement. I found it easier, cleaner and in basement reduces mold issues. Don't think spray foam is cheaper but more practical

[goofball]

Hey guys

My reno guy tore out the old basement framing and walls, leaving cement blocks. Now he bought steel framing bars and 1 inch thick white foam insulation sheets.

I was told by a friend that he should have used spray foam (lot faster and cheaper and more practical) and wood framing (cheaper)...is this true?
My friend said metal framing is used for commercial use.

I paid for these materials from Home Depot. If so, I'm wondering if it can be returned back for a restocking fee since the stuff was shipped to my house.

1 inch thick foam isn't enough on the walls, especially the white stuff (which I think is R3.5? and not very good at being a proper moisture/vapour barrier compared to XPS). You want at least 1.5" XPS but then, that isn't enough either to meet code (which may have changed but I believe is R12 for basement). The 1.5" is at least enough to be a moisture and vapour barrier if installed correctly. You would then install other insulation like Roxul or batt.
Spray foam is not cheaper than rigid foam boards per sq ft, unless you get really bad sprayfoam. At the very least, I would recommend you get your rim joists sprayfoamed if you are considering using it anywhere.
Steel studs are ok, I wouldn't use them for walls personally, I use them for bulkheads. If you intend to hang anything heavy off of the walls, you don't want steel studs. Wood is cheaper to use but warps, unless steel studs.

[aokec]

thanks guys