Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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 ins… ...

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 ...

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 ins… ...

Q. A lot of us with older (100 years) homes are getting energy audits with recommendations to blow in cellulose into the empty exterior wall cavities. I have read that without a vapor barrier ...

Q. My husband and I have huge condensation problems in our garage and new home. The garage was unfinished by the builder, but we added wall and ceiling insulation and vapor barriers on the walls ...

Trying to fix building problems with equipment can be a problem. Here are some basics to help you diagnose and solve building issues. Air Barriers, Vapor Barriers, and Insulation | 2019-11-19 | ACHR ...

Running the vapor barrier up the foundation walls is recommended. But in locations where termites are a problem, the height to which the vapor barrier can be run will be limited.

Vapor migration through slabs can lead to problems with many types of flooring, from the reemulsification of water-based adhesives used for vinyl flooring, to warping of wood-based floor finishes. For ...

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all.