Vapor retarder primer / Discussions

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...vapor retarder or just use latex paint ?  Code doesn’t require any vapor retarder in my area. But I am also trying to avoid getting condensation on cold foundation wall in the winter during heating season and want to allow wall to dry in the summer .  I am also a bit confused about smart retarder and how they would wor...

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

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

...vapor retarding primers on ecohome I am sold on using this technique to air-seal my 50's house after doing renovation work. The missing part is how do I deal with recessed lighting and electrical boxes that penetrate the walls and ceiling. Any tips on this?  The short answer is that you can’t, the vapor retarder primer...

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