...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 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 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 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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...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...
...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...
...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...
