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How do I create a complete air barrier using a vapour retarding primer?

...6-mil polyethylene) is  used as both the vapour barrier AND air barrier, but air leakage and vapour diffusion are actually two entirely different things.  I’m not sure how extensive your renovation will be or what stage you’re at, but if you’re stripping the walls to the studs you can either go with an exterior air bar...

Posted by Mihai Wilson May 3, 2018 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response