...vapourbarrier, then a thick layer of insulation . Exterior vapourbarrier construction is a simple practice and an excellent one, but it behaves very different...
...vapours. This is important - not all respirators are the same, some are specific to dust particles and won’t offer complete protection from vapours.
If you ar...
...vapourbarrier when installed with multiple layers and offset joints as it will not absorb moisture from the ground.
• Building on high ground eliminates any ...
...vapourbarrier, preventing air movement and controlling water movement. The interior finish is done with veneer plywood sheets that make for a very attractive c...
...vapourbarrier. The greater the differential in temperature between inside and out, the greater the concern.
Negative air pressure in houses in winter will dr...
...vapourbarrier inside and the air barrier outside is vapour open while offering amazing water resistance (allowing any humidity that might find its way into the...
...barrier: OSB with SIGA air barrier tapes
Tyvek® water-resistive barrier in rain screen
Passive House Windows : Internorm ThermoPassiv sourced through Northw...
...vapourbarrier , where it isn't necessarily doing that great a job anyway. Using old containers as the launching pad of a home building project locks up huge am...
...vapourbarriers, for example) are now more commonly keeping them wet. We have grown to rely heavily on caulking - often referred to as 'liquid carpenter' - as a...
...vapourbarriers became a part of the building envelope shortly thereafter.
Vapourbarriers stopped the flow of moist air through walls, this of course led to ...
...vapourbarriers on basement walls; this will trap moisture and cause rot and mold in basements.
Resilient wall construction:
Moisture in its various forms...
