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.
If flooring is built above areas that could be prone to moisture, think about installing a vapor barrier, otherwise known as a moisture barrier or vapor retarder, to provide extra protection.
the most important element in the design and construction of a concrete subfloor where a moisture-sensitive finish is to be applied is an effective, low-permeance vapor barrier placed directly ...
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT, President Sun Kyu, Park) has introduced a groundbreaking vapor pressure equation. This innovative study addresses the ...
to provide evidence that moisture criteria are satisfied, or to establish expected floorcovering performance if the concrete slab has not been placed directly on a vapor retarder/barrier.” ...