...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 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 on the interior warm side if I'm using house warp on outside? Will a good sealing primer prevent any moisture from travelling through walls? Thanks!
...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 and then drywall today while putting up drywall noticed that the vapor barrier is covered with condensation how do I stop the condensation. Have put a h...
...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...
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 also be the air barrier? There is a difference between the two, read more here first –
The difference between air barriers and vapor barriers
If you...
...barrier. It will also act as an air barrier if you tape it well, so it will be more efficient and not feel as drafty. Unless you plan to have AC and keep it rea...
...barrier before installing xps foam panels on the interior basement walls? Yes, to reduce radon levels in homes and have an effective radon barrier, you would ne...
...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 ...
...barrier that is intended as the air barrier. Often you will weather barriers taped like crazy all over but then leave a crucial component - like not taping the ...
...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? 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)...
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...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 covering the dirt, which also acts as the radon barrier. Radon gas is heavier than air, so keeping it contained underneath a polyethylene barrier is a g...
...barrier system and wall construction was better for a Canadian climate...would one not then do the same for a roof? Hi James, there isn't the same inward vapor ...
...barriers, air barriers, etc, how they work, how they differ... I wonder what my next best move would be. Currently I have 2x4 16"oc walls with 1/2 plywood exter...
