...airs. This page explains it clearly -
The difference between airbarriers and vapor barriers
What is almost certainly happening is that warm, humid air is e...
...airtight barrier.
Thanks, Scott The Zip Sheathing System is an airbarrier sheathing when the joints are taped as specified by the manufacturer. There should ...
...barrier will not work in the vertical plane. Can you explain this concept? the vertical plane need another method to seal? The Aerobarrierairbarrier spray you...
...air and vapour movement comes from the fact that usually one product (6-mil polyethylene) is used as both the vapour barrier AND airbarrier, but air leakage an...
...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 ...
...airbarrier . I won't go to far off on a tangent but please see this page about WRBs (weather resisistent barriers) as airbarriers , because you could go with ...
...barriers - Choosing a weather barrier house wrap, which is best?
This page explains air / vapor barriers - The difference between airbarriers and vapor barri...
...airbarrier , we had our poly barrier go through the wall assembly and taped it to the exterior airbarrier 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...
...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...
...airbarrier 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...
Posted by Pat EstesJuly 17, 2020, 11:50 a.m.Windows and doors1 Responses
...airbarrier, preventing air flow, but allowing moisture to dry. I understand that any number of airbarrier is acceptable, but would inner, outer, or both be pr...
...airbarrier 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 ...
Posted by Kim jarrettJuly 12, 2019, 12:15 p.m.Roof coverings3 Responses
...air conditioning. Are you absolutely sure that no vapour barrier is okay? How do I convince the building inspectors? I can see how it doesn’t exactly look like ...
...airbarrier continuity can be maintained but when the stove is not in use it would represent a significant heat loss. We talk a lot about airtightness , air bar...
...airbarrier on our 1970s raised bungalow.
We have a fully insulated (with spray foam) basement up to the rim joists. This space is now wonderful to live in.
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...barriers can cause exactly such a problem in a house with AC, this article covers that -
Why you should never put a poly vapor barrier in a house with air con...
