Air barrier / Discussions

...airs. This page explains it clearly - The difference between air barriers and vapor barriers What is almost certainly happening is that warm, humid air is e...

...air barrier , the best way to bring that inside to create continuity with the ceiling air barrier is to put it between the two top plates. Putting it on top is ...

...airtight barrier. Thanks, Scott The Zip Sheathing System is an air barrier sheathing when the joints are taped as specified by the manufacturer. There should ...

...airflow through the floor. A bit of insulation would be a plus. I think it should also allow moisture to pass through. I would rather put it between the floor j...

...barrier will not work in the vertical plane. Can you explain this concept? the vertical plane need another method to seal? The Aerobarrier air barrier spray you...

...air barrier because it has substrate behind it, and the membrane can seal around any screws or nails to a certain extent. See your peel and stick air barrier me...

...air and vapour movement comes from the fact that usually one product (6-mil polyethylene) is used as both the vapour barrier AND air barrier, but air leakage an...

...air barrier . I won't go to far off on a tangent but please see this page about WRBs (weather resisistent barriers) as air barriers , because you could go with ...

...barrier. I have no french drain or any drain sytem. I believe Im right when saying that that space between the block and barrier has to breath for the moisture ...

...barriers - Choosing a weather barrier house wrap, which is best? This page explains air / vapor barriers - The difference between air barriers and vapor barri...

...air barrier , we had our poly barrier go through the wall assembly and taped it to the exterior air barrier membrane. That would be a solution for new builds,...

...barrier' potentially trapping moisture in the roof deck causing long term issues given Naples is hot and humid. I was of impression open cell foam is an air b...

...air barrier, preventing air flow, but allowing moisture to dry. I understand that any number of air barrier is acceptable, but would inner, outer, or both be pr...

...air barrier installation? Installing a window properly to avoid air and water leaks is left up to the installer, there is no certification that we know of. Ther...

...air barrier and possibly paint it to also be a vapor barrier. Then use unfaced mineral wool or fiberglass batts. But the tongue and groove boards would be naile...

...barrier over the cellulose on the inside under the drywall, will I then cause vapor to be trapped between the outside vinyl /foam board and poly barrier. The fo...

...barrier and air conditioning the space. Here is another important page to read – Never Install Air-Conditioning in a Home with a Vapor Barrier You will read...

...air barrier or vapor barrier. What is recommended at this stage of the install of the roofing assemby? Air or Vapor barrier? install two layers of 1 -1/2 ...