Years ago, when few homes had insulation in their outside walls, no one worried about vapor barriers–there was no need for them. But now homes are better insulated, making it necessary to ins… ...

Q–Relatives bought a house that is about 30 years old. Upon checking the insulation in the attic crawl space, they found some loose pour-type insulation between the floor joists and an additi… ...

In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive ...

Select a vapor retarder with meets ASTM E1745 standards for underslab installation. These films are extremely durable and, if carefully installed, should eliminate any floor moisture problems.

Robison says these liquid-based systems have several advantages over peel-and-stick alone: 1) greater productivity, because there's no hand pressing, 2) greater adhesion, because the liquid can soak ...

Install a high-quality underslab vapor retarder, not just the cheapest poly film you can find at a home center store. This common film used in walls may not hold up well in an underslab installation.

Crawl space vapor barriers are constructed from 6 mil or thicker polyethylene sheeting. The material is available in rolls at lumberyards and home centers. Installation is pretty straightforward.

In this episode, we install insulation by attaching a screen under the cabin to hold it in place and repel animals and ...

Vapor barriers manage water vapor movement into a building, reduce the risk of floor-sweating, control radon gas exposure, and ensure the successful application of moisture sensitive floor finishes.

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Q: When I purchased my home, the home inspector's report mentioned that the basement crawl space "soil is wet and includes a moisture barrier that should be removed." The termite inspector's ...