Vapor barrier/ Discussions

Where is the correct vapor barrier location in Chicago?

...vaporbarrieralso be the airbarrier? There is a difference between the two, read more here first – The difference between airbarriers andvaporbarriers ...

Posted by Joel Peerson Jan. 31, 2021, 7:31 p.m. Air and vapour barriers 2 Responses

Why is there condensation behind my vapor barrier?

...vaporbarrierand then drywall today while putting up drywall noticed that thevaporbarrieris covered with condensation how do I stop the condensation. Have p...

Posted by John Young Oct. 11, 2021, 4:50 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

Is There a Difference Between an Air Barrier and vapor barrier?

...barrierand not thevaporbarrierthat is compromised, though it may well be the same product so that is kind of splitting hairs. This page explains it clearly ...

Posted by Sherri Mccormick Aug. 17, 2018, 3:24 p.m. Roof assemblies - renovation 3 Responses

Should a Vapor Barrier be installed over Exterior Grade Plywood?

...VaporBarrierto be necessary? Thank-you MichaelVaporbarriers can be a problem with homes that are air conditioned, because it reverses thevapordrive. When ...

Posted by Michael Klauck March 6, 2020, 1:24 p.m. Air and vapour barriers 1 Responses

你如何在CMU房屋中应用蒸汽屏障和绝缘体?

...vaporbarrier. I have to install studs to the interior of the block for seismic resistance and attach the studs to the block. The block walls will basically bec...

Posted by Scott Brekke Nov. 22, 2019, 9:37 a.m. Basements improvements 2 Responses

Do I need a standard 6 mil poly vapor barrier with dense cellulose exterior wall?

...barrierover the cellulose on the inside under the drywall, will I then causevaporto be trapped between the outside vinyl /foam board and polybarrier. The fo...

Posted by jeff Chormann May 1, 2020, 9:18 a.m. Air and vapour barriers 2 Responses

Is there anything I can do about a vapor barrier on the wrong side of a basement wall?

...vaporbarrierand then drywall. So thevaporbarrierseems to be on the wrong side to allow drying. I had one corner where baseboard was showing signs of dete...

Posted by Iain B Feb. 8, 2021, 2:21 p.m. Basements improvements 7 Responses

How can I get rid of moisture between the vapor barrier and the insulation in a basement?

...vaporbarrierin your comment above, I would use NOvaporbarrier, or at the least choose one that lets moisture escape such as Certainteed breathablevaporbar...

Posted by David Mitchell Aug. 14, 2018, 6:32 p.m. Basements improvements 49 Responses

Should I vent the space between a block wall and vapor barrier?

...vaporbarrier. I have no french drain or any drain sytem. I believe Im right when saying that that space between the block andbarrierhas to breath for the moi...

Posted by Nick Santore Oct. 10, 2020, 2:03 a.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

Is a vapor barrier necessary under a concrete slab with foam insulation and if so, where does go?

...vaporbarrierdown before or after the EPS foam insulation and as there's a chance of radon what specification ofvaporbarrierdo I need, plus can this do the ...

Posted by Grady 22 Aug. 17, 2019, 12:19 p.m. Air and vapour barriers 3 Responses

How do you remove water droplets from under a crawl space vapor barrier?

...vaporbarrier? Water is acculating on the dirt side of thevaporbarrier. If I crawlspace has water droplets forming under the polyvaporbarrier(on the dirt...

Posted by Paul Racioppo Feb. 7, 2020, 3:49 p.m. Crawl spaces 3 Responses

使用T & G木板代替石膏板会影响我们放置蒸汽和空气屏障的位置吗?

...barrieras an airbarrier. Keep in mind that polyvaporbarriers in homes with air condition are a problem in some locations, what climate zone or city are you ...

Posted by Sue Colbourne Nov. 9, 2019, 6:16 p.m. Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 3 Responses

在纽约州的家中,什么是合适的蒸汽屏障位置?

...vaporbarriers and insulation. I live in update NY, our home was constructed in 1952. We are adding a full shed dormer with 2x6 walls and 2x12 rafters. Our plan...

Posted by Michael Boice Jan. 15, 2022, 10:18 a.m. Air and vapour barriers 2 Responses

How do you do a vapor barrier in a dense pack cellulose wall?

...barrier是好吗?我如何说服建筑检查员?I can see how it doesn’t exactly look like avaporbarrierin the diagram as it is black, but it is ...

Posted by Ian MacKay July 26, 2018, 2:48 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 4 Responses

你如何从外面重新做一个旧小屋的绝缘?

...vaporbarrierneeds to be installed on the warm side of the insulation . Putting avaporbarrieron the cold side of insulation means that warm humid air migrat...

Posted by Raphael Couture Sept. 14, 2020, 8 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 3 Responses

你能在天花板上使用防蒸汽涂料而不是聚防蒸汽涂料吗?

...barrier和你的墙一起吗?Vapourbarrierpaint (orVaporbarrierpaint in the U.S. ) is more of a solution for walls rather than ceilings to prevent the...

Posted by Anwas Qwelten June 8, 2019, 3:56 p.m. Air and vapour barriers 2 Responses

The thickness of vapor retarding latex paint - Is measurement wet or dry?

...vaporretarder primer (vaporbarrierpaint) in our Edelweiss LEED Platinum Demo House instead of a 6 mil polyvaporbarrier, it was for the walls not the floor...

Posted by Kim Boas July 24, 2020, 10:36 a.m. Basements improvements 3 Responses

我应该把阻气剂放在哪里?

...vaporbarrierIf you aren’t planning to add air conditioning it may be a lot of effort to mitigate a very minimal risk, so the big question really is about wh...

Posted by Jeffrey Connell March 14, 2020, 4:25 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 4 Responses