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 ...

Q: My house is built on a crawl space, like most of the houses in my area. Only part of the dirt floor of the space is covered with plastic. Do I need this plastic cover, and if so, what thickness do ...

Concrete is a permeable substance capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, which can continue to affect the RH of a slab long after it's been placed. Many people don’t realize how important ...

How can homeowners make sure their flooring installation lasts for years instead of showing problems within months? According ...

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has released its Guide for Concrete Slabs that Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials, published by the American Concrete Institute. The ...

What steps should homeowners take before starting a flooring installation project? According to a HelloNation article, ...

Years ago, when few homes had insulation in their outside walls, no one worried about vapor barriers–there was no need for them. But now homes are better insulated, making it necessary to install a ...

While waiting for winter to pass, we are converting a Ford E250 cargo van into a camper van. In this episode, we install ...