To help AEC professionals get vapor barriers right, Keleher and fellow building envelope expert Judd Peterson, AIA, president of Judd/Allen Group, Edina, Minn., offer these tips: 1 The fundamentals of ...

Vapor barriers are a crucial part of any moisture management system in a crawl space and are not difficult to install. If you're considering adding a vapor barrier to your crawl space, read on to ...

Fig. 4 ] Mixed climates do not have a dominant direction of water vapor migration. This creates the need to design for vapor flow in both directions, which may include split insulation and ...

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all ...

The key to longevity is humidity control We may feel that a vapor barrier is not necessary, there are other trades involved in the construction of a given dwelling that are affected by that decision ...

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