W. R. MEADOWS introduces PERMINATOR 20 Mil, a high-performance underslab vapor barrier designed to provide superior moisture control & durability. Controlling moisture beneath concrete slabs is ...

Data centers and facilities designed to support these technologies require a floor performance that exceeds traditional commercial and industrial standards for slab-on-ground construction. While many ...

Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save some money?

Although concrete’s reputation as a strong, durable material is certainly well-earned over many centuries, even the best-placed concrete remains vulnerable to the elements without proper protection.