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 ...

The simplest way to do this would be to paint a vapor barrier on the ceilings under the attic using a special vapor-barrier paint such as Glidden`s Insul-Aid.

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 ...

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

As elements of the building envelope, vapor barriers and house wraps are a critical part of controlling moisture and air flow through your home.

Improper use of vapor barriers is one of the leading causes of moisture-related issues in buildings today. Vapor barriers, or vapor retarders, are designed to prevent wall assemblies from getting wet.

If it doesn`t have a vapor barrier, I suggest you replace this material with fiber-glass batts that do–preferably 6 1/2-inch kraft-faced batts.

The key to longevity is humidity control We may feel that a vapor barrier is not necessary, there are other trades involved in the construction of a given dwelling that are affected by that decision ...

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.