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 ...

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 ...

wool insulation around the wall thimble on sidewall penetrations and support boxes used for vertical attic terminations. When the vapor barrier is sealed and insulation is used, this helps 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.

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 ...

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.