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 ...

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 ...

Insulated basements can add a lot of value to your home, but before you frame up the walls and insulate them, consider these types of moisture barriers to keep the walls dry. Not to be confused with a ...