...vapourbarrier on the inside, and my choice would again be the Rockwool in that case to avoid incidentally installing an additional vapourbarrier on the outsid...
...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 or vapourbarrier . Though you do in ‘effect’ likely have a makeshift vapourbarrier as there is likely several coats of oil paint. Along with insulatio...
...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...
...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...
...vapourbarrier on the exterior sheathing and therefor have never needed to worry about poly vs. vapourbarrier paint. In my opinion, the paint seems like a grea...
Posted by Trevor PrinzNov. 26, 2019, 4:03 p.m.Walls and Roofs5 Responses
...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...
...barrier . And read here for more information about choosing breathable weather barriers .
Most specifically, read our guide page to find the best way of insta...
...barrier, and even spray foam can sometimes shrink and crack, leaving gaps that can lead to air leakage. Are you stripping the building down to the sheathing? If...
...barrier .
Using it on the outside means you are installing an exterior vapourbarrier and that’s not a good thing. what made you choose Polyiso? We would alte...
If the wind is from the south, where and how are positive pressures created in the home? Unfortunately we don’t have any diagrams to clearly depict the effects...
...vapourbarrier as well as air barrier and thermal barrier. It hardens enough that you can walk on it if necessary, and it sounds like a space you won’t even be ...
Posted by Sheilagh ThompsonJan. 21, 2021, 1:48 p.m.Crawl spaces1 Responses
...vapourbarrier on the ground, but the rest is a little suspect to me as it is to you. First though I would point you to this page in case you haven’t seen it ye...
Posted by Amber MurrayAug. 17, 2020, 10 p.m.Crawl spaces3 Responses
...vapourbarrier, where it is at risk of condensing. You definitely need some form or vapor barrier or vapor retarder, perhaps a ‘smart’ membrane. The following v...
...vapourbarrier.
By cutting a bunch of holes in your vapourbarrier you are letting moisture though, which is testament to the fact that the vapourbarrier is ...
...barrier . Covering the Rockwool boards with a house wrap and then attaching it with strapping may lead to more holes.
I would suggest you apply an air barrier...
...barrier, and enable you to create a crawlspace radon barrier as well.
Insulating the joists is a fine idea, but I would be super careful about keeping the moi...
Posted by Randy ChristensenDec. 10, 2019, 12:17 p.m.Crawl spaces1 Responses
...barriers and vapourbarriers. Glad you're finding value in our pages, hope this all helps!
The Difference between air barriers and vapor barriers
Hi Mike
...
