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 ...

If you fail to have vapor barrier, there is less likelihood of moisture issues within the wall structure, but more likelihood of moisture issues inside due to moisture diffusing into the space through ...

Denim insulation requires a vapor barrier with it. This is placed to prevent the denim from getting wet, causing it to compress and have uneven insulation. Adding a vapor barrier might also ...

Unfortunately, after installing a vapor barrier, you may need to replace your insulation, too, or risk trying to keep a ...

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 ...

the vapor barrier and insulation, hitting the back of the cool sheathing, then condenses into water which then goes through the sheathing and forces itself through siding, pushing the paint right off.

First, it’s one of the best options for cheap insulation for shed walls and roofs. Since it typically comes with a paper-faced vapor barrier that fastens to the studs, it doesn’t require an ...

Once the vapor barrier is in place, you can add insulation in between the floor joists. Avoid the temptation to use expanding foam. One of my website visitors had a company do this and the ...

Tuesday the addition at Bedlam Manor was insulated. In honor of this milestone, I thought we'd revisit the subject of insulation vapor barriers. Most insulation has paper backing. This is the ...

Do not use a vapor barrier between the wood studs and the paneling. Moisture trapped between the block walls and the new wood walls would soak the insulation and cause the new paneling to warp.

Viper VaporCheck II vapor barriers/retarders are designed to be used under the slab to help prevent moisture migration. Multi-layer, plastic extrusion manufacturing process from prime virgin ...

the vapor barrier and insulation, hitting the back of the cool sheathing, then condenses into water which then goes through the sheathing and forces itself through siding, pushing the paint right off.