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.
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Vapor Barriers
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
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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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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Vapor Barrier Tips: When Should I Use a 20 mil Vapor Barrier?
20 mil vapor barriers are the thickest vapor barrier used in crawl spaces and under slab applications. While mil thickness designates a specific thickness to plastic sheeting, other variables, such as [...]
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What Plastic Sheeting & Tapes to Use with Crawl Space Vapor Barrier?
The right crawl space tape is crucial for crawl space vapor barrier installation. Encapsulating a crawl space requires 2-sided butyl tape and vapor tape for seaming panels. In this blog, we cover why [...]
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Finally, a Vapor Barrier That Can Prevent Mold From Growing in Crawl Spaces!
Approximately 70% of homes have mold, and mold can form in as little as 24 hours after water damage. Without a vapor barrier, mold can cause serious health issues like asthma, acute bronchitis, and al [...]
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Radiant Barrier vs. Vapor Barrier: What Should I Use to Cover Ceiling Insulation?
A radiant barrier or vapor barrier are commonly used for ceiling insulation for many safety and health reasons. Insulation regulations vary from state to state, and can usually be found in each state [...]
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How Long Do Crawl Space Vapor Barriers Last?
What is a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier?
A crawl space vapor barrier is installed in areas of buildings such as basements to protect the base of a residential building from the moisture that comes from t [...]
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What is a Class A Vapor Barrier Material?
Vapor barriers have many classifications and standards that most plastic sheeting doesn’t meet. There is often confusion between the types of materials that pass as a vapor barrier or vapor retarder [...]
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