Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all. Factors like ...

The currently accepted rule of thumb is that the vapour barrier may be installed in the first third of the insulation. To clarify, if 12 inches of insulation is to be placed in the attic, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. My husband and I have huge condensation problems in our garage and new home. The garage was unfinished by the builder, but we added wall and ceiling insulation and vapor barriers on the walls and ...

Q In your recent answer to a query about loft insulation and condensation (January 18), you said an impermeable vapour barrier should be installed. Can you explain what this is – what type of material ...

Dublin, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United States Vapor Barriers Market (2024 Edition): Market Size, Trends, Opportunities and Forecast by Material (Glass, Polymers and Metal Sheet), ...