Membrane / Discussions

...membrane such as a poly vapor barrier. Without that moisture from the ground will continuously rise into the space and risk causing mold and mildew. 

We have a house that's being built in the basement and the walls have ice and water. theres tyvek then studs and insulation and plastic over top of this, there's moisture and ice and water inside on the insulation. If you mean there is Tyvek against the foundation walls that's not a bad thing. It's not a 'great' thing ...

...membrane. And by that, please know I mean ‘do your best’ of course, if you miss one or something it isn’t the end of the world, it’s a cumulative effect. Here is our page about radon barriers, check here for more help –  How to Control Radon Gas in Homes I do have a few questions though, is this new construction or ren...

We have a home built in central BC in the 70s  This house was built without vapour barrier in the walls . latex primer and 2 coates of oil based paintwas used . Were getting pros and cons for either way . Looking for guidence when coming to explain referrng to resale.  Thx for any help that could  ease our minds about ...

Would like to put a green roof on our existing garage, its approx 70 years old. Where can we get materials to b iuld like to do it ourselves?

...membrane under roof panels but have been advised I would be creating a 'double vapor barrier' potentially trapping moisture in the roof deck causing long term issues given Naples is hot and humid. I was of impression open cell foam is an air barrier but not a vapor barrier, would the moisture only travel one way? I hav...