Vapor barrier paint / Discussions

...barrier so you would need to add one. I think vapour barrier paint or vapour barrier retarder would be a smart next move. we used it on our Edelweiss demonstration home and are very happy with it. Here is our article explaining how vapour barrier paint works for a better understanding, but suffice to say it isn't a bo...

...vapor barriers when inspectors come by, but they are more breathable. Building Code has not kept up with building science, and you should NEVER cover a basement stud wall with 6 mil poly, yet many inspectors insist on it, so this can appease them, but it doesn't do the harm of a typical vapor barrier.   

...paint along with an outside air barrier.  Can you do this for the ceiling as well, thereby taking out that possible weak spot where the vapour barrier joins in with your walls? Vapour barrier paint (or Vapor barrier paint in the U.S. ) is more of a solution for walls rather than ceilings to prevent the indoor vapour dr...

...painted with mold resistant primer (pressure treated and sill gasket for anything touching concrete), with 1 inch air gap between block wall (or waterproofing membrane) and framing, then install mineral wool and mold resistant drywall and paint with latex paint. Floor would be dimpled mat over concrete slab and vinyl p...

...vapor retarder primer (vapor barrier paint) in our Edelweiss LEED Platinum Demo House instead of a 6 mil poly vapor barrier, it was for the walls not the floor. As for thickness, that is what we would call a bit of a concern with using it as a vapor barrier, it is harder to be sure there is consistency of coverage. Our...