Barrier / Discussions

...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...

...barrier and not the vapor barrier that is compromised, though it may well be the same product so that is kind of splitting hairs. This page explains it clearly ...

...barrier, several coats of paint, and specifically oil paint can make a suitable vapour barrier. You can even buy vapor barrier paint / vapor retarder primer . T...

...Barrier to be necessary? Thank-you Michael Vapor barriers can be a problem with homes that are air conditioned, because it reverses the vapor drive. When it is ...

...barrier? Water is acculating on the dirt side of the vapor barrier. If I crawlspace has water droplets forming under the poly vapor barrier (on the dirt side)...

...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...

This house is located in SC and is built with 8" block walls. What is the best way to insulate and apply vapor barrier. I have to install studs to the interior...

...barrier because of dry rot. Luckily no cracks in the foundation and floor joists are fine but I noticed that barrier is extremely wet. Running a dehumidifier ha...

...barrier. Thanks, Scott The Zip Sheathing System is an air barrier sheathing when the joints are taped as specified by the manufacturer. There should not be an...

...barrier is okay? How do I convince the building inspectors? I can see how it doesn’t exactly look like a vapor barrier in the diagram as it is black, but it is ...

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

...barrier. Can you do this for the ceiling as well, thereby taking out that possible weak spot where the vapour barrier joins in with your walls? Vapour barrier p...

...barrier. By cutting a bunch of holes in your vapour barrier you are letting moisture though, which is testament to the fact that the vapour barrier is not hel...

...barriers as a radon barrier, which is better than nothing, but I’d want a thicker one for my home. There is a barrier called Radon Block, which is first of al...

...barrier. Six to eight inches of rigid rockwool insulation would go up next, then strapping for the exterior sheath, board and batten. I have read that the optim...

...barrier, vapor barrier and air barriers) work in a wall - Building science made easy video– How to design walls that work properly Since you are going about...

...barrier / exterior air barrier, see our how to install an air barrier properly DIY video . ZIP systems are a good ‘all-in-one house sheathing / weather barrier ...

...barrier and how to install siding as well – How to install air barriers properly for a durable and energy efficient house How to install siding so walls can...