Vinyl floors are notoriously durable and water-resistant, so do they really need a moisture barrier? The answer depends on ...

Q: Since the summer of 2006 I have lived in a 1943 cape with cement floor in the basement. During the summer the 3-year-old wood flooring curls up from the moisture that seeps through the floor. The ...

The placement of a water vapor retarder directly below concrete floor slabs on the ground has become common practice for buildings where floor coverings or coatings are to be installed. Such use has ...