u/-ThePaintedMan-

Forgive me if this has been asked here before but I wasn't able to find a clear consensus. I'm a simple Florida boy learning how houses work up here in Maryland. If I want to begin finishing out the exterior basement walls pictured here, is the recommended approach to put my furring strips directly over the vapor barrier/insulation? Or would I cut a strip out of the insulation the width of the furring strip, then reattach the insulation to the furring strip before hanging drywall? Hope this makes sense and thanks in advance for sharing your expertise!

Edit: this is in Maryland. We've had no issues with water intrusion or humidity. There's a buried French drain system that leads to a sump pump that works great.