Question: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save some money?

The placement of a water vapor retarder directly below concrete floor slabs on the ground has become common practice for buildings where floor coverings or coatings are to be installed. Such use has ...

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 ...