What is Reinforced Butyl Tape?
Reinforced Butyl Tape is a flexible and waterproof rubber adhesive tape that is useful for many construction applications that require sealing, seaming, and waterproofing. Butyl tape is an excellent s [...]
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Vapor Barriers
When to Use a Fire Retardant Class A Vapor Retarder
When we think of vapor retarders, we typically think of them performing one essential function – stopping water vapor. While this is an important feature, some applications may call for vapor retard [...]
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Do Vapor Barriers Cause Odor In A Crawl Space?
After installing a crawl space vapor barrier, it’s possible that you might smell new or perhaps off-putting odors. It may lead you to think: do vapor barriers cause odor? In this article, we shine l [...]
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Radon Vapor Barrier: Where Does It Go in a Radon Mitigation System?
If you are a builder working on the crawl space area of a home or building, the safety of everyone inside is your top priority. Imagine feeling the relief and security of knowing that you have created [...]
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Why Should I Install an Underslab Vapor Barrier?
The foundation of your home is crucial for structural integrity, but the importance of what lies beneath it can easily go unnoticed. Underslab vapor barriers play a significant role in maintaining the [...]
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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?
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?
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?
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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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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