Vapor barriers are a crucial part of any moisture management system in a crawl space and are not difficult to install. If you're considering adding a vapor barrier to your crawl space, read on to ...

In this house, the layer of insulation across the joists should not have a vapor barrier, since moisture could be trapped under the barrier and cause damage. Check the loose insulation between the ...

Installing a vapor barrier of some kind is not really difficult when the house or addition is under construction or when extensive remodeling involves ripping off inside wall surfaces.

The attic has 6 inches of fiberglass insulation with the proper vapor barrier. There are perforated panels in the 1-foot overhanging eaves, a ridge vent and vent panels on either end of the attic ...

A vapor barrier blocking evaporation of ground moisture will lower the relative humidity in the crawl space and hopefully the mustiness you complain of.

Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is ...

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

Dear Pat: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is ...

A crawl space vapor barrier is a plastic barrier that prevents moisture and condensation from building up inside your crawl space. Vapor barriers are made out of polyethylene plastic and prevent ...

A crawl space vapor barrier is a plastic barrier that prevents moisture and condensation from building up inside your crawl space. Vapor barriers are made out of polyethylene plastic and prevent ...