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.

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Then, a few weeks later, they put foam insulation on the walls of the basement and in part of the attic, and installed the vapor barrier. A new vapor barrier protects Graves's home from moisture.

Using 25 repeating CLT panel shapes, the newly patented housing system achieves a construction cost of $550 per square foot in California’s expensive market.