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 ...

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.

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 ...

I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one ... yield big rewards if you add one more facet to it. I’d add insulation to the underside of the floor as part of the scope of ...

Unfortunately, after installing a vapor barrier, you may need to replace your insulation, too, or risk trying to keep a ...

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 ...

We suggest you install the vapor barrier and that you do it yourself. It's not complicated and requires only a utility knife, polyethylene sheeting, rigid insulation, duct tape, construction ...

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.