Recognizing this fact, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and ASTM committees are considering being more consistent, changing the term “vapor barrier” to “vapor retarder” in order to be ...

Q: Since the summer of 2006 I have lived in a 1943 cape with cement floor in the basement. During the summer the 3-year-old wood flooring curls up from the moisture that seeps through the floor. The ...

This water vapor is typically working its way through the foundation walls or through the concrete floor. Prior to the 1960s, it was not common to install a vapor barrier under the concrete floor ...

If you’ve noticed any signs of excess moisture, you might be wondering if sealing the concrete floor is the simple solution you need. Basements are notorious for moisture issues, from musty ...

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fi… ...

Wondering how to cover that unsightly dirt floor in your basement? Here's one of the top flooring solutions to consider and ...

It’s also an amazing vapor barrier. The entire floor system can rest on concrete piers buried in the ground. You can also connect the wood floor system to wood posts that rest on concrete piers.

Question: I am having a house built that is partially on a slab, part above a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to ...

Q: My house is built on a crawl space, like most of the houses in my area. Only part of the dirt floor of the space is covered with plastic. Do I need this plastic cover, and if so, what thickness … ...