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 ...

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 ...

In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive the ...

When it comes to vapor intrusion barriers, ease of installation is one of the key elements contributing to a successful project. Recently, a full suite of vapor barriers has been released that employ ...

A dirt floor in a basement or crawl space can be a major source of moisture problems. Lingering excess moisture can cause unpleasant odors, affect indoor air quality, and put the space at risk of mold ...

Question: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save some money?

If you took a poll of building envelope and construction forensic experts, it's likely that moisture barriers would be high on the list of most poorly understood products used in wall assemblies.

The National Wood Flooring Association recently invited me to attend its annual educational meeting in Charlotte, N.C. My topic was how to apply wood flooring over radiant floors without creating a ...