Q–We have a below-grade rental ”garden apartment.” It was rehabbed by a former owner in the `60s. The walls were plastered over heavy wire mesh, which is attached directly to the … ...

The barrier you choose may depend on what type of insulation you plan to install on the concrete - and the condition of the walls. In my own house, I hid the uneven poured concrete foundation ...

However, there are significant differences among various types of insulation and these differences impact whether faced vs.

When installing vapor barriers in crawl spaces, the vapor barrier must lap up onto the side walls of the foundation. The vapor barrier can be permanently secured to the walls by using 3/4-inch ...

LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this article, you should be able to: Understand issues of air and moisture permeance and penetration in building façades of various kinds to enhance occupant health ...

Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: My house was built in 1926 and has cinder-block walls in the basement. I would like to finish the walls with two-by-fours, insulate with a vapor barrier and… ...

Rain in the Forecast? These new weather barriers keep moisture out. Pictured: USG Corporation and Tremco Inc.'s Securock ExoAir 430 Panel (Courtesy USG Corporation and Tremco Inc.) Completely self ...