Q: My house is built on a crawl space, like most of the houses in my area. Only part of the dirt floor of the space is covered with plastic. Do I need this plastic cover, and if so, what thickness … ...

Wondering how to cover that unsightly dirt floor in your basement? Here's one of the top flooring solutions to consider and ...

Vapor barriers manage water vapor movement into a building, reduce the risk of floor-sweating, control radon gas exposure, and ensure the successful application of moisture sensitive floor finishes.

I can think of one job where the vapor barrier was required, and it was a home that was built right on the banks of a large irrigation canal. As I said, pure luck. Most of our radiant floors were done ...

Years ago, when few homes had insulation in their outside walls, no one worried about vapor barriers–there was no need for them. But now homes are better insulated, making it necessary to ins… ...

Surprise! It's all right to install virtually any type of flooring in your basement. Although hardwood should be avoided, homeowners have a plethora of other choices. Vinyl, ceramic tile ...

Without a barrier, water vapor can enter the shed through the floor, which can rust the tools you store there. Many people don’t realize that you can buy treated plywood.