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Vapor Barriers

Is 6 Mil Vapor Barrier Plastic Thick Enough for a Crawl Space?

May 25

Is 6 Mil Vapor Barrier Plastic Thick Enough for a Crawl Space?

As a building professional, nothing is as frustrating as a delay in your construction project due to choosing the wrong materials and worst case scenario, your client experiences a problem after the p [...]
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What Type of Vapor Barrier Plastic Should Be Used as an Insulation Cover?

May 04

What Type of Vapor Barrier Plastic Should Be Used as an Insulation Cover?

You would think that insulation and vapor barrier plastic go hand in hand, and in most cases it does, but in some cases combining the two together can create a moisture problem. However, leaving insul [...]
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How Much Does a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Cost?

Apr 14

How Much Does a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Cost?

As experts with decades of experience as the premier experts in plastic sheeting for builders, we understand that builders and contractors are looking for the best crawl space vapor barrier option whi [...]
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Do I Need to Replace My Crawl Space Vapor Barrier?

Mar 23

Do I Need to Replace My Crawl Space Vapor Barrier?

A crawl space vapor barrier is crucial to the long-term care of a home because it prevents the growth of mold and prevents the introduction of hazardous gasses, like radon, into the air inside the bui [...]
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vapor barrier plastic for under concrete slab

Feb 23

What Happens to Concrete if You Don’t Use Vapor Barrier Plastic?

If you are wondering if you can get away with not having a vapor barrier plastic underneath the concrete slab of your building project? The short answer is no, vapor barrier plastic underneath concret [...]
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What is Crawl Space Encapsulation Plastic?

Jan 26

What is Crawl Space Encapsulation Plastic?

The key to a healthy and long-lasting building project is protection from the elements, beginning at the base. Crawl space encapsulation plastic is a simple way to meet compliance requirements and avo [...]
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Vapor Barrier 101: What Not To Do

Nov 10

Vapor Barrier 101: What Not To Do

A vapor barrier is a crucial material for building projects under concrete slabs, in crawl spaces, for gas and radon mitigation, for mold barriers, and for other uses. Vapor barriers are valuable t [...]
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What is ASTM E96, and Which Vapor Retarder Does it Require?

Oct 06

What is ASTM E96, and Which Vapor Retarder Does it Require?

Vapor Retarders, once thought of as convenient tools for construction projects, are now codified as mandatory materials to have in the foundation of commercial and residential buildings.  As a builde [...]
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Crawl Space Code Requirements For Vapor Barriers

Sep 15

Crawl Space Code Requirements For Vapor Barriers

Because a large percentage of breathable air in a residential building comes from the crawl space, it is crucial to use a vapor barrier in your encapsulation that meets crawl space code requirements. [...]
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Sep 01

What is the Best Vapor Barrier to Use Under Concrete Slabs?

In the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), the guidelines were revised to recommend a minimum 10 mil vapor barrier for use under concrete slabs in residential buildings instead o [...]
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