The problem occurs with a vapor barrier when it prevents drying to the drier space. In a building with air conditioning during hot humid weather, the drier space is indoors. The humid air is outdoors. The wrong place to put a vapor barrier is on the inside because any humid air that...
Installing a vapor barrier in your walls, ceiling, floor, or crawl space has numerous advantages, including preventing moisture damage, increasing energy efficiency, and even lowering the risk of mold and bacteria-related health problems. The necessity, however, can vary based on factors such as ...
Plastic Moisture Barrier Fire Resistance Flame spread data, standards, codes POST a QUESTION or COMMENTabout fire safety and plastic moisture, water, or vapor barriers Fire spread concerns when using plastic moisture barriers. Plastic or other materials placed on crawl space floor and sometimes foundat...
Most of these vapor barriers are not adhered to the underside of the slab. One of these suppliers offers a thicker vapor barrier (32-46 mils, including adhesive) incorporating an adhesive which creates a chemical bond to the concrete slab when the slab is poured. However, although these ...