Breathable membrane / Discussions

What type of barrier can I put under metal porch roof that sweats?

After having a metal roof installed over a open porch that was built now i have occasional moisture forming under panels that drips underneath. I now know there should have been a barrier installed but I was not sure about finishing ceiling off, so my question would be, is there any type of condensation spray that woul...

Posted by Axlerod Goat July 15, 2025 Roof assemblies - renovation

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...membrane (See our pages on Radon barriers in basements for more information). Then we would add rigid insulation panels, a stud wall with batts, and drywall with latex paint. But - the assembly you mention would work, however, we wouldn’t include the smart membrane in that case. The predominant source of humidity would...

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses