Condensation in walls / Discussions

Why is there condensation behind my vapor barrier?

...ing the loft over my work shop into an apartment and insulating the walls and roof with Rockwool insulation with a plastic vapor 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 halt to this project until I can...

Posted by John Young Oct. 11, 2021 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Do frost lines where studs are on a wall show a failure of spray foam insulation?

...ing could actually be an indication of how important it is to include seamless insulation in a wall assembly. The best method of wood frame construction would always include continuous insulation on the exterior of walls, without that you may see indications of thermal bridging through studs in the form of frost lines....

Posted by Gerald Crozier July 22, 2019 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response