Search Results for ‘vapor barrier’

I have a project where there is a vapor barrier under a ground slab, and RF foil covering the top of the slab in one area. The contractor tells me the RF foil is spec'd to act like a vapor barrier and so it would effectively sandwich the slab between 2 barriers and cause moisture problems. Is...

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Looking for feedback on the following strategy for insulating / finishing a poured concrete basement. Insulating rim joist with spray foam or XPS and spray foam combination Delta membrane on all perimeter walls and floors XPS foam for walls 2-3” (all seams sealed with blue Tuck Tape) 2x4...

Hi - hoping someone here can help since I've received 5 different opinions from 5 different reps at various wholesale flooring sites. We're looking to install 5mm click to install luxury vinyl plank flooring in our basement, which has a concrete subfloor. This is the floor we're leaning...

I have a client that wants to do a "modified" clean space crawl space. The space is dry and in fairly good condition. There is no fiberglass between floor joists (first time I have seen this without clean space, I bet the builder ran out of money). It all boils down to this. I am going to put...

I am re-siding an older house, so therefor am removing all of the old siding and the sheeting underneath, exposing it down to the studs. I will be insulating from the exterior of the house using batt insulation. Any recommendations on creating a vapor barrier. I don't want to use a spray foam...