...barrier, should a vapor barrier (non permeable) be used to hault moisture flow between the attic and living space. Thinking permeable is better but I'm hearing ...
...vapor barriers and insulation. I live in update NY, our home was constructed in 1952. We are adding a full shed dormer with 2x6 walls and 2x12 rafters. Our p...
...barrier. It will also act as an air barrier if you tape it well, so it will be more efficient and not feel as drafty. Unless you plan to have AC and keep it rea...
...barrier on the interior warm side if I'm using house warp on outside? Will a good sealing primer prevent any moisture from travelling through walls? Thanks!
...vapor barrier. Read more here about the characteristics and applications of different types of foam insulation, as they are all a bit different and not all grea...
I am doing renovation and addition to the house and trying to make it as airtight as possible. After reading through multiple articles and your responses I was ...
...vapor barrier covering it, the vapor barrier is your problem. It's stopping the moisture from escaping where it can be handled by HRV systems. You will read in ...
...vapor barrier) and difficult to escape on the other side (OSB) is likely part of the problem. The other thing at play here is the interior vapor barrier and air...
...barrier over the cellulose on the inside under the drywall, will I then cause vapor to be trapped between the outside vinyl /foam board and poly barrier. The ...
...barrier afterwards/ that would actually be a bit better. There was usually a poly vapour barrier installed after the insulation and stud wall seemingly to ensur...
...barrier but not a vapor barrier, would the moisture only travel one way? I have read one option is to a/c the attic space, another is to install the 'peel and s...
...vapor barrier If you aren’t planning to add air conditioning it may be a lot of effort to mitigate a very minimal risk, so the big question really is about whet...
...Vapor Barrier to be necessary? Thank-you Michael Vapor barriers can be a problem with homes that are air conditioned, because it reverses the vapor drive. When...
Perhaps my wording should have been, wrap the poly around the sheathing, then nail on the Larsen Trusses. My house like most in built in the early 1900's, has i...
...vapor barrier? Water is acculating on the dirt side of the vapor barrier. If I crawlspace has water droplets forming under the poly vapor barrier (on the dirt...
...vapor barrier & ½” gypsum drywall, sealed with drywall sealer and painted with vapor barrier paint. What problems do you see with this detail? Thank you P...
...barrier and what to do around vents and plumping pipes when installing. There are a couple of ways to insulate the crawl space of an old home, either you can ...
...vapor barrier, but I would put the vapor barrier right against the foam and do the poly on top. And as for finishing the floor afterwards, yes you can, but I’m ...
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