What is a Concrete Vapor Barrier?
A concrete vapor barrier is an essential part of moisture control on any jobsite where slabs are poured. If you're placing concrete directly over soil or aggregate without a proper barrier, you’re l [...]
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Vapor Barriers
Why a Pool Vapor Barrier Is Essential for Long-Term Performance
Protect Your Investment Below the Surface
A pool vapor barrier helps control moisture migration, protects concrete and surrounding structures, and improves the long-term performance of your pool—in [...]
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How Much Vapor Barrier Do I Need for My Crawl Space?
There are many benefits to encapsulating your crawl space—eliminating moisture damage, preventing deterioration and increasing energy efficiency, to name a few. Whether you are embarking on a DIY cr [...]
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What Happens to Concrete Without a Underslab Vapor Barrier?
If you are wondering if you can get away with not having an underslab vapor barrier plastic underneath the concrete of your building project? The short answer is no; for many reasons, ASTM compliance [...]
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The Importance of Vapor Barriers For Basement Floors
Whether you're planning to install carpet, or any other type of flooring in your basement, it’s important to properly prep your concrete basement floor. Without the right protection, you risk dealin [...]
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Under Slab Vapor Barriers for Outdoor Courts and Athletic Fields
When you think of a vapor barrier, outdoor courts and athletic fields aren't the foundations you'd think you need one for. It's more common to use vapor barriers in building foundations, under floorin [...]
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What Mil Thickness to Use for Crawl Space Vapor Barriers?
In most cases, crawl space vapor barriers should be at least 12 mils thick poly, but it depends on the floor, how often the crawl space will be entered along with if the crawl space will be u [...]
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Best Vapor Barriers for Walls
In-wall vapor barriers play an important role in protecting homes against potential issues. But many of these benefits vary depending on the location of your property. Vapor barriers control the flow [...]
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Control Radon Exposure in the Home With Radon-Resistant Vapor Barriers
Radon is a dangerous and very real risk for many households in the United States. It’s one of the leading causes of lung cancer and can slowly seep into a home unnoticed if the right steps aren’t [...]
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The Best Vapor Barrier For Waffle Foundations
Waffle foundations are an above-ground mat foundation system that is characterized by its concrete slabs, which, when arranged, resemble a waffle pattern. Additional concrete is then poured into the g [...]
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