Air barriers have been used in many different ways throughout the years, and they’re becoming particularly relevant as energy code requirements evolve. But many questions have surrounded the use of ...

Whether you're building or remodeling a farm shop, here's what you need to know about fiberglass, open-cell spray foam, closed-cell spray foam and hybrid insulation options.

The United States Vapor Barriers market has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing awareness of moisture control in construction, advancements in barrier materials, and ...

This course will examine the benefits of insulated metal panels and how advancements in IMP systems provide a safe and economical edge when it comes to the protective “4+” barrier concept, meeting the ...

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… ...

I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs and rubble stone. It’s got small gaps in it where I see daylight.

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 ...

Just tape all overlaps well so no vapor can escape into the crawl space. Once the vapor barrier is in place, you can add insulation in between the floor joists.

But in some cases, water vapor builds up in tight houses until it forces its way through the inside wall surface, the vapor barrier and insulation, hitting the back of the cool sheathing, then ...

Do not use a vapor barrier between the wood studs and the paneling. Moisture trapped between the block walls and the new wood walls would soak the insulation and cause the new paneling to warp.

Crawl space insulation will cost between $3,000 and $8,000 with an additional $3 to $7 per square foot for waterproofing, plus a vapor barrier can cost between $2 to $4 per square foot to install.

Before framing the walls of your basement, install a moisture barrier to prevent water and moisture from entering the wall cavity. Here are your three best options.