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 ...

Foam is a more recent insulation option and is typically made from a low-density polymer. It boasts good insulation qualities ...

Generally, a vapor barrier won’t be required for rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam insulation, but if you are using fiberglass or mineral wool, then a vapor barrier is highly recommended to ...

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I simply hung 6 mil plastic on the concrete behind the stud walls, did what wiring I needed to do, filled the stud cavities with batt insulation, added an interior vapor barrier (another sheet of ...

We split the job into three parts - floor insulation, shear wall construction and vapor barrier installation. We gave short shrift to part No. 3. So here are the "how tos" for vapor barrier ...

The closed-cell foam insulation is an exceptional vapor barrier, and when the seams at all butt joints and the corners are taped, it will be very hard for water vapor to get to the cold walls.

Q: Just bought a 1910 house in Queen Anne. We love the house, but it's very chilly. I thought I would start with insulating the basement because I can feel jets of cool air coming in a certain ...

Foam insulation is installed in large sheets, usually no less than 11/2 inches thick, over the entire surface of the foundation wall. Foam insulation is an exceptional vapor barrier, and when the ...

Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: My house was built in 1926 and has cinder-block walls in the basement. I would like to finish the walls with two-by-fours, insulate with a vapor barrier ...

Q: Just bought a 1910 house in Queen Anne. We love the house but its very chilly. I thought I would start with insulating the basement for walking around in the basement I can feel jets of cool ...