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. Factors like ...

Q–I have a very serious problem with moisture and mildew on the inside of my attic roof in winter. I am afraid that it will cause serious structural problems. I had a roof fan installed to improve the ...

When it comes to vapor intrusion barriers, ease of installation is one of the key elements contributing to a successful project. Recently, a full suite of vapor barriers has been released that employ ...

Q:About four years ago we decided to add batts to our attic but now I am not sure what we did is doing us any good. In our attic we had the blown up white fluffy stuff which is about 25 years old. The ...

Many homes and additions are built over a crawl space to save time and money. Unlike traditional basements, crawl spaces are often only a few feet tall, built above grade, and many are unfinished with ...

Vapor retarders are sheet materials used below slab-on-ground floors to limit the amount of moisture that migrates into and upward through concrete slabs. If unchecked, moisture can cause floor ...