Wood walls / Discussions

Does using T & G wood plank instead of drywall affect where we put the vapor & air barrier?

...wood or interior plywood walls will not make any difference to the ideal location of the vapour barrier (or ‘vapor’ barrier depending on your country) since there is little to no change to the R Value from drywall to wood. And further to that, wood can act as an air and vapor barrier in some cases, particularly if it h...

Posted by Sue Colbourne Nov. 9, 2019 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 3 responses