Improper vapor barrier installation can also lead to moisture issues, since the material can prevent surfaces from drying if not installed correctly. Cleaning and repairing a crawl space or damaged structures from moisture leakage can be expensive, depending on the degree of the damage. Taking ...
Vapor barriers - to add on or not. Everyone has an opinion on this one and that includes me. My experience tells me that unless you live in a desert climate you need a vapor barrier. Many builders don't add vapor barriers to garage walls as they are not considered a living space. Th...
Housewrap is a moisture barrier that also serves as an air-leak or wind barrier. A vapor barrier is intended to keep water vapor or water molecules from passing through the barrier. Water vapor is a gas or "vapor". Plastic or polyethylene is a vapor barrier. The plastic sometimes used...
Houses are generally built on a foundation that is either a basement, a crawl space or a slab. The site-preparation crew typically arrives on the site with a backhoe and/or bulldozer. The crew's job is to clear the site of any trees, rocks and debris, level the site if necessary and...
If you plan to install carpet over a concrete floor, it may be necessary to use a vapor barrier (plastic sheeting) over the concrete and cover that with subflooring (insulation covered with plywood) to prevent a moisture problem. Have your basement floor checked for leaks and have them ...
Consequences of Crawl Space Condensation This condensation, combined with the organic material found in wood, boxes, insulation, and other objects found in acrawlspace, creates a perfect environment formoldto grow. Any organic surface will quickly be covered in mold and rot, and mildew will ...
If you want to kill the thermal performance of your insulation, you can take your pick of several excellent ways to do so. Of course, you could just not instal
The perfect crawl space is clean, dry and sealed. Ours was not. To remedy our sick crawl space, I planned to first address the standing water and after,install a vapor barrier over the crawl spaceto further reduce moisture and soil gas transmission into our living space. ...
How to Prevent Mold in buildings - How to prevent mold in buildings Discussion of each major topic in mold prevention: How to prevent attic condensation & mold How building leaks cause mold Building vapor barrier or insulation problems cause mold Heating
sided; pre-applied to foam boards, batt insulation, plastic or cardboard panels, rolls of plastic sheet, and as bubble sheet. Rigid foam panels with a reflective surface absorb some of the heat but also reflect it. They are applied to exterior walls and don’t require a vapor barrier. ...